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

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How are roti (Chapati) and chocolate brownie different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, chocolate brownie is richer in vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 50% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate brownie. While roti (Chapati) contains 4.61mg of vitamin B3, chocolate brownie contains only 0.982mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less saturated fat.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~53mg

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +369.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.6%
Contains more WaterWater +181.2%
Contains more FatsFats +216.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1136.8%

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) Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 9.412g 58%
Manganese 1.747mg 0.587mg 50%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Fats 9.2g 29.1g 31%
Selenium 26.6µg 11.5µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.141mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 0.982mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 10.839g 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.311g 7.319g 18%
Copper 0.229mg 0.388mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.094mg 14%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Calories 299kcal 466kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.328mg 5%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.97mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 1.84mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Phosphorus 158mg 132mg 4%
Folate 45µg 29µg 4%
Protein 7.85g 6.2g 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Sodium 298mg 343mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 57mg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.19mg 1%
Potassium 196mg 176mg 1%
Magnesium 56mg 53mg 1%
Carbs 46.13g 50.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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) Chocolate brownie
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)
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.