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

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Differences between Roti (Chapati) and Biscuit

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, while Biscuit has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit contains 0.035mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +362.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +552.8%
Contains more IronIron +31.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.6%
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more WaterWater +22.6%
Contains more FatsFats +77.2%
Contains more OtherOther +130.2%
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +231.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +447%

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) Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Biscuit Opinion
Calories 299kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 7.85g 7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 36.43g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 46.13g 44.6g Roti (Chapati)
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 18mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 196mg 121mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.93g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 9.7g 1.5g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.082mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 298mg 580mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.378mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 19.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.356mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.949mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.285mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.035mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 61µg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.029g Biscuit
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.324g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
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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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Biscuit
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)
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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