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

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Differences between roti (Chapati) and angel food cake

  • Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin B6, while angel food cake has more vitamin B2 and phosphorus.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 72% higher.
  • Angel food cake contains 9 times less vitamin B6 than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of vitamin B6, while angel food cake contains 0.031mg.
  • The amount of sodium in roti (Chapati) is lower.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is 45, while the glycemic index of angel food cake is 67.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.8%
Contains more IronIron +323.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1955.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.1%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +803.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1050%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%
Contains more OtherOther +65.5%
~equal in Water ~33.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 34% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2845.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Angel food cake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.085mg 72%
Selenium 26.6µg 7.3µg 35%
Fiber 9.7g 1.5g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.102mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.491mg 24%
Phosphorus 158mg 324mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 0.883mg 23%
Iron 2.2mg 0.52mg 21%
Sodium 298mg 749mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.031mg 19%
Copper 0.229mg 0.078mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.311g 0.121g 15%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Fats 9.2g 0.8g 13%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.07mg 13%
Calcium 36mg 140mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 12mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.198mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 0.071g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Carbs 46.13g 57.8g 4%
Protein 7.85g 5.9g 4%
Potassium 196mg 93mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.367g 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Folate 45µg 35µg 3%
Calories 299kcal 258kcal 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 56.3g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.248mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0%
Leucine 0.481mg 0%
Lysine 0.364mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0%
Valine 0.354mg 0%
Histidine 0.131mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Angel food cake
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
30%
Roti (Chapati)
16%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.19g)
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 ($)

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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.