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Yellow cake vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yellow cake and Roti (Chapati)

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 66% more than Yellow cake.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 8 times less Vitamin E than Yellow cake. Yellow cake contains 4.5mg of Vitamin E , while Roti (Chapati) contains 0.55mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Manganese +686.9%
Contains more Selenium +350.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.2
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 298
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +44%
Contains more Manganese +686.9%
Contains more Selenium +350.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.2
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Sodium - 298

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 E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
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 E +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +660.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +946.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +104.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Equal in Other - 1.39
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 Fats +92.9%
Contains more Carbs +20%
Contains more Protein +148.4%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Equal in Other - 1.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +9027.5%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +129.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +293.8%
Contains more Maltose +838.1%
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Sucrose +9027.5%
Contains more Glucose +330%
Contains more Fructose +129.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +293.8%
Contains more Maltose +838.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 36.43g Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 17.75g 9.2g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 46.13g Yellow cake
Calories 379kcal 299kcal Yellow cake
Starch 8.55g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.62g 0.27g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 1.5g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 32mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.03mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 20mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 138mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 187mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 310mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.42mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.159mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.222mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5.9µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0.55mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 22µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 25.1µg 3.3µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 5.793g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 2.091g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.761g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 0.72g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.003g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.027g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.

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