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

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How are roti (Chapati) and cornbread different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while cornbread is higher in phosphorus.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need for manganese, 66% more than cornbread.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times more fiber than cornbread. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, while cornbread contains 2.3g.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in sodium.
  • Cornbread has a higher glycemic index (76) than roti (Chapati) (45).

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +686.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +205.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.5%

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +652.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.175mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.579mg

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
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +62.6%
~equal in Fats ~9.58g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158%

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
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +35%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +3183.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3512.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~35.66g
~equal in Glucose ~0.29g
~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) Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Cornbread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.222mg 66%
Selenium 26.6µg 8.7µg 33%
Phosphorus 158mg 391mg 33%
Fiber 9.7g 2.3g 30%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.19mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg 19%
Copper 0.229mg 0.073mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.004mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.085mg 15%
Sodium 298mg 599mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Calcium 36mg 135mg 10%
Choline 7.8mg 58.7mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 17mg 9%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.67mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.963g 8%
Iron 2.2mg 1.85mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 3.494g 4%
Carbs 46.13g 54.46g 3%
Protein 7.85g 6.59g 3%
Folate 45µg 55µg 3%
Saturated fat 3.311g 3.732g 2%
Calories 299kcal 330kcal 2%
Potassium 196mg 133mg 2%
Starch 33.67g 35.66g 1%
Fats 9.2g 9.58g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 52.16g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 16.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.175mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.579mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3.7µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Cornbread
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)
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.