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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 muffins

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer than English muffins in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 60% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 13 times more saturated fat than English muffins. Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of saturated fat, while English muffins contain 0.259g.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.357mg 60%
Selenium 26.6µg 48%
Fiber 9.7g 2.7g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.181mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.566mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.043mg 18%
Iron 2.2mg 0.89mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.311g 0.259g 14%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Copper 0.229mg 0.129mg 11%
Fats 9.2g 1.8g 11%
Magnesium 56mg 21mg 8%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.7mg 8%
Sodium 298mg 464mg 7%
Phosphorus 158mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 0.302g 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Calories 299kcal 235kcal 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Folate 45µg 37µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.446mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 131mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 52mg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.888g 1%
Protein 7.85g 7.7g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 46.13g 46g 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.