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

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How are roti (Chapati) and cheese sandwich different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc, while cheese sandwich is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 32% more than roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 3 times more fiber than cheese sandwich. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, while cheese sandwich contains 3.1g.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in sodium.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling types were 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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~54mg
~equal in Selenium ~24.3µg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.261mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1007.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.8%
Contains more FatsFats +171.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +173.4%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +395%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1104.5%

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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 9.166g 56%
Phosphorus 158mg 382mg 32%
Manganese 1.747mg 1.083mg 29%
Fiber 9.7g 3.1g 26%
Fats 9.2g 25g 24%
Sodium 298mg 839mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 10.351g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.427mg 19%
Calcium 36mg 204mg 17%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Calories 299kcal 497kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.185mg 9%
Copper 0.229mg 0.16mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.358mg 8%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.87mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 2.62mg 5%
Folate 45µg 64µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Protein 7.85g 9.8g 4%
Carbs 46.13g 58.2g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.311g 4.129g 4%
Selenium 26.6µg 24.3µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 306mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.622mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.261mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 55.1g N/A
Magnesium 56mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 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) Cheese sandwich
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)
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.