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Roti (Chapati) vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are roti (Chapati) and baker's yeast different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese and selenium; however, baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 185% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 14 times more Saturated Fat than baker's yeast. While roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, baker's yeast contains only 0.243g.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated Fat.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed are the varieties used in this article.

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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 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.6%
Contains more IronIron +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +310.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +384.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.9%
Contains more WaterWater +94.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%
~equal in Protein ~8.4g

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
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18925%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.7%

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) Baker's yeast
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 299kcal 105kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 9.2g 1.9g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 36.43g 10g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 18.1g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 40mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 19mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 2.2mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 2.93g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 9.7g 8.1g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.148mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 298mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 8.1µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.029g Baker's yeast
Choline 7.8mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.047g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.004g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Baker's yeast
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)
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.