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

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Significant differences between Roti (Chapati) and Wheat Bread

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Wheat Bread covers your daily Iron needs 24% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Wheat Bread has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) has 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Wheat Bread has 0.989g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +358.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +85.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~59mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.47mg

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% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +72.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +115.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +99.3%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 299kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Protein 7.85g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 9.2g 4.27g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 36.43g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Carbs 46.13g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Magnesium 56mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Calcium 36mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 196mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Iron 2.2mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Sugar 2.93g 6.42g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 4.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.198mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.47mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 298mg 601mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.24mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 1.377mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.439mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.456mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.153mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Folate 45µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Wheat Bread
Choline 7.8mg 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.019g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.161g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g 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) Wheat Bread
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)
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.322g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.