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

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Summary of differences between Roti (Chapati) and English muffins

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, and Selenium, however, English muffins are higher in Iron, Calcium, and Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 54% more than English muffins.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than English muffins. While Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, English muffins have only 0.054mg.
  • English muffins have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +352.8%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +245.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +352.8%
Contains more Iron +81.8%

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 E +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477
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% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Folate +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.477

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +444.4%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Contains more Other +23%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +446%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +10.5%
Contains more Glucose +120%
Contains more Fructose +155.6%
Contains more Maltose +10.7%
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
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +10.5%
Contains more Glucose +120%
Contains more Fructose +155.6%
Contains more Maltose +10.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 7.85g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 9.2g 1.69g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 44.17g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 227kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.27g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 2.93g 3.53g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 3.5g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 2.2mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 56mg 24mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 92mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 109mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 425mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.05mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.135mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.505mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 22.4µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.31mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.07mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.363mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.054mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.383g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.498g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.048g English muffins
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 muffins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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)
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.578g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.