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

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How are roti (Chapati) and cheese crackers different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, and copper; however, cheese crackers are richer in iron, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 52% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times more fiber than cheese crackers. While roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, cheese crackers contain only 2.3g.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less sodium.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, cheese, regular 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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%

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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +298.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +184.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +898%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.2%
Contains more FatsFats +147.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +141.7%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +174.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1225.9%

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
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +56.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +94.9%
~equal in Glucose ~0.3g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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) Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 10.09g 62%
Manganese 1.747mg 0.562mg 52%
Iron 2.2mg 4.88mg 34%
Fiber 9.7g 2.3g 30%
Sodium 298mg 973mg 29%
Folate 45µg 152µg 27%
Selenium 26.6µg 13.5µg 24%
Fats 9.2g 22.74g 21%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Copper 0.229mg 0.125mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.338mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.19mg 11%
Calories 299kcal 489kcal 10%
Calcium 36mg 136mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.562mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.311g 5.288g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 5.744g 9%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 6.113mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.17mg 8%
Starch 33.67g 52.56g 8%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Protein 7.85g 10.93g 6%
Phosphorus 158mg 200mg 6%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 9.4µg 5%
Carbs 46.13g 59.42g 4%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.19mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.472mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 156mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 2.93g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g 0.542g N/A
Choline 7.8mg 8.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Cheese crackers
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)
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.