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

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Summary of differences between Roti (Chapati) and Doughnuts

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3, however, Doughnuts are higher in Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin E .
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 61% more than Doughnuts.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 6 times more Fiber than Doughnuts. While Roti (Chapati) has 9.7g of Fiber, Doughnuts have only 1.7g.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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.
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
7
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Manganese +424.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%
Roti (Chapati)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Magnesium +229.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +208%
Contains more Copper +154.4%
Contains more Manganese +424.6%
Contains more Selenium +163.4%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.6%

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.
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
4
:
6
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%
Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Folate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +197%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +70.2%
Contains more Fats +171%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Roti (Chapati)
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Water +70.2%
Contains more Fats +171%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.5%
Roti (Chapati)
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +308.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +414.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
3
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +264.8%
Contains more Sucrose +3905%
Contains more Glucose +123.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Roti (Chapati)
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
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +29.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +264.8%
Contains more Sucrose +3905%
Contains more Glucose +123.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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) Doughnuts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 7.85g 5.31g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 46.13g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 299kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 33.67g 25.91g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 18.15g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 1.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.2mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 56mg 17mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 196mg 134mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 477mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.5mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.09mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.333mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 10.1µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.39mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.91mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.377mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.05mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 3.3µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 3.311g 11.105g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.