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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.
Contains more Iron +147.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +389.4%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +147.2%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +389.4%
Contains more Calcium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.2%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +551.2%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +411.1%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Carbs - 46
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 Fats +411.1%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +72.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +592.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.7%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +592.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 36.43g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 7.85g 7.7g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 1.8g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 46g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 235kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g English muffin
Fiber 9.7g 2.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 2.2mg 0.89mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 21mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 133mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 131mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 464mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.7mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.129mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.357mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
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)
Folate 45µg 37µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
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
Trans Fat 0.029g English muffin
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.302g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.888g English muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) English muffin
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)
15%
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.