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

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Summary of differences between Bagel and Roti (Chapati)

  • Bagel has more Folate, and Iron, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Fiber 22% more than Bagel.
  • Bagel has 2 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). While Bagel has 76µg of Folate, Roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bagels, wheat 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.
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more IronIron +25.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.6µg

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.
Bagel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 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 ProteinProtein +29.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
Contains more FatsFats +501.3%
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g
~equal in Water ~35.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +621%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 250kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 10.2g 7.85g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 44.79g 36.43g Bagel
Carbs 48.89g 46.13g Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 20mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 165mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.76mg 2.2mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 4.1g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.175mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.1mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 142mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 439mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.43mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 28.7µg 26.6µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.18mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 76µg 45µg Bagel
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Bagel
Choline 9.8mg 7.8mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 3.311g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 0.761g Bagel
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Roti (Chapati)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Bagel
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel 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 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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.