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Roti (Chapati) vs. Cinnamon roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Cinnamon roll different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Cinnamon roll is richer in Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 63% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 8 times more Fiber than Cinnamon roll. While Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of Fiber, Cinnamon roll contains only 1.2g.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cinnamon buns, frosted (includes honey buns) 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 10% 55% 9% 51% 21% 14% 56% 40% 38% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +498.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.3%
~equal in Sodium ~305mg

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% 0.12% 23% 0% 53% 32% 45% 20% 8.8% 20% 38% 54% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +360.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.9%
~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
4% 27% 49% 19%
Protein: 4.45 g
Fats: 26.61 g
Carbs: 48.6 g
Water: 18.98 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.4%
Contains more WaterWater +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +189.2%
~equal in Carbs ~48.6g
~equal in Other ~1.36g

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
50% 35% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.649 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.723 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.676 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +317.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +383%

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
39% 48% 7% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.39 g
Sucrose: 20.11 g
Glucose: 3.05 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +105.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +37.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4927.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +916.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +311.1%
~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) Cinnamon roll
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cinnamon roll Opinion
Calories 299kcal 452kcal Cinnamon roll
Protein 7.85g 4.45g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 26.61g Cinnamon roll
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Cinnamon roll
Net carbs 36.43g 47.4g Cinnamon roll
Carbs 46.13g 48.6g Cinnamon roll
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 14mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 183mg Cinnamon roll
Potassium 196mg 102mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 1.37mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 25.7g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 1.2g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.062mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.53mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 16.39g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 131mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 305mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Cinnamon roll
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.15mg Cinnamon roll
Manganese 1.747mg 0.292mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 13µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.211mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.138mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.404mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.337mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.038mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Cinnamon roll
Vitamin K 3.3µg 15.2µg Cinnamon roll
Folate 45µg 72µg Cinnamon roll
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.295g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 7.8mg 10.6mg Cinnamon roll
Saturated Fat 3.311g 12.649g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 8.723g Cinnamon roll
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.676g Cinnamon roll
Tryptophan 0.068mg Cinnamon roll
Threonine 0.176mg Cinnamon roll
Isoleucine 0.226mg Cinnamon roll
Leucine 0.41mg Cinnamon roll
Lysine 0.215mg Cinnamon roll
Methionine 0.104mg Cinnamon roll
Phenylalanine 0.264mg Cinnamon roll
Valine 0.255mg Cinnamon roll
Histidine 0.126mg Cinnamon roll
Fructose 0.27g 1.11g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.225g Cinnamon roll
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Cinnamon roll
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 3.352g Cinnamon roll

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Cinnamon roll
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)
23%
Cinnamon roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
37%
Cinnamon roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.338g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cinnamon roll
Cinnamon roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cinnamon roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167940/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.