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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.
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% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +208%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +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.
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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +47.8%
Contains more WaterWater +70.2%
Contains more FatsFats +171%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +308.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +414.5%

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
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 StarchStarch +29.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +264.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3905%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +123.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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) Doughnuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 299kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 7.85g 5.31g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 36.43g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 46.13g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 17mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 196mg 134mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Sugar 2.93g 18.15g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 1.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.09mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.5mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 25.91g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 260mg Doughnuts
Sodium 298mg 477mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 1.747mg 0.333mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 10.1µg Roti (Chapati)
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)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 3.3µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 45µg 92µg Doughnuts
Trans Fat 0.029g Doughnuts
Choline 7.8mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 3.311g 11.105g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.915g Doughnuts
Fructose 0.27g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Doughnuts
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)
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 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.

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