Roti (Chapati) vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between roti (Chapati) and dinner rolls?
- Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, and copper, yet dinner rolls are higher in iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and folate.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 51% more.
- Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more fiber than dinner rolls. While roti (Chapati) has 9.7g of fiber, dinner rolls have only 2g.
- The amount of saturated fat in dinner rolls is lower.
- The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is lower.
We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +221.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
10.86 g
Fats:
6.47 g
Carbs:
52.04 g
Water:
28.44 g
Other:
2.19 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +229.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~1.881g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.747mg | 0.582mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 2g | 31% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 3.72mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.374mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.097mg | 14% |
| Folate | 45µg | 101µg | 14% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 178mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.761g | 2.509g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.229mg | 0.135mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.311g | 1.375g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 467mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.45mg | 0.526mg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.85g | 10.86g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 10.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.61mg | 5.367mg | 5% |
| Fats | 9.2g | 6.47g | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 139mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 46.13g | 52.04g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 0.452mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.091g | 1.881g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 14.6mg | 1% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 310kcal | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.43g | 50.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.93g | 5.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 26.6µg | 26.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.233mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.506mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.27g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.224g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.72g | N/A |
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.936g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls 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.