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White Bread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White Bread and Roti (Chapati)

  • White Bread is richer in Iron, Folate, and Calcium, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 53% higher.
  • White Bread contains 4 times more Calcium than Roti (Chapati). White Bread contains 144mg of Calcium, while Roti (Chapati) contains 36mg.
  • White Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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.
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
8
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +64.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Roti (Chapati)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +64.1%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
Contains more Zinc +108.1%
Contains more Copper +126.7%
Contains more Manganese +225.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
5
:
4
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Roti (Chapati)
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 B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
:
1
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Protein +12.7%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Roti (Chapati)
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 +12.7%
Contains more Other +42.4%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
1
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.1%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Roti (Chapati)
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
2
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Starch +10.4%
Contains more Glucose +423.3%
Contains more Fructose +800%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +18%
Equal in Starch - 33.67
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Roti (Chapati)
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +10.4%
Contains more Glucose +423.3%
Contains more Fructose +800%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +18%
Equal in Starch - 33.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 36.43g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 7.85g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 49.42g 46.13g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 37.17g 33.67g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g 0.27g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 2.7g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 144mg 36mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.2mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 98mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 126mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 490mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.74mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.101mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.536mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 22µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.45mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.18mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 4.61mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 111µg 45µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.027g 0.029g White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 3.311g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.761g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g White Bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.027g White Bread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

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White 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
35%
White Bread
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.613g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.