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

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The main differences between roti (Chapati) and bread crumbs

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese and fiber, yet bread crumbs are richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bread crumbs is 43% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 2 times more fiber than bread crumbs. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, while bread crumbs contain 4.5g.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.3%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.4%
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~165mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.2µg

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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.552mg

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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +73.6%
Contains more WaterWater +444.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56%
Contains more OtherOther +105.8%

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% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +77.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +506.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +811.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~1.92g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Bread crumbs
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.967mg 43%
Manganese 1.747mg 0.919mg 36%
Iron 2.2mg 4.83mg 33%
Fiber 9.7g 4.5g 21%
Sodium 298mg 732mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.403mg 17%
Folate 45µg 107µg 16%
Calcium 36mg 183mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 6.634mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.121mg 12%
Protein 7.85g 13.35g 11%
Starch 33.67g 59.66g 11%
Saturated fat 3.311g 1.203g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 2.06g 9%
Carbs 46.13g 71.98g 9%
Fats 9.2g 5.3g 6%
Calories 299kcal 395kcal 5%
Selenium 26.6µg 25.2µg 3%
Fructose 0.27g 2.46g 3%
Copper 0.229mg 0.255mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 6.6µg 3%
Magnesium 56mg 43mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 1.023g 3%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 165mg 1%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.45mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 14.6mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 67.48g N/A
Potassium 196mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 2.93g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.552mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.427mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.296mg 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) Bread crumbs
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)
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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 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.

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

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

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