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

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and English muffin

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer than English muffin in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 60% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 13 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +147.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +411.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.7g
~equal in Carbs ~46g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +592.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) English muffin Opinion
Calories 299kcal 235kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 7.7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 1.8g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 36.43g 43.3g English muffin
Carbs 46.13g 46g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 21mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 52mg English muffin
Potassium 196mg 131mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 0.89mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g English muffin
Fiber 9.7g 2.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.129mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.7mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 133mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 464mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.357mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.181mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.566mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.446mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.043mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 37µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g English muffin
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.302g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.888g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) English muffin
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)
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.052g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.