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Potato bread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato bread and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 65% higher.
  • Potato bread has 5 times more Calcium than Roti (Chapati). Potato bread has 188mg of Calcium, while Roti (Chapati) has 36mg.

We used Bread, potato and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +266.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Manganese +590.5%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Iron - 2.2
Equal in Zinc - 1.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +422.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.5%
Contains more Potassium +266.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Copper +143.6%
Contains more Manganese +590.5%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Iron - 2.2
Equal in Zinc - 1.54

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +180%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more Protein +59.2%
Contains more Other +169.8%
Contains more Fats +193.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato bread Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 40.77g 36.43g Potato bread
Protein 12.5g 7.85g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 47.07g 46.13g Potato bread
Calories 266kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 9.38g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 6.3g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 188mg 36mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.2mg Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 369mg 158mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 196mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.44mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.094mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.253mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 9.5µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.56mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 126µg 45µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 3.3µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 3.311g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato bread Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Potato bread
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.311g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.