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

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Summary of differences between Roti (Chapati) and Filo

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Filo is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 55% more than Filo.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Filo. While Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, Filo has only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Phyllo dough.

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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%
Filo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.3% 6.5% 120% 34% 13% 32% 63% 62% 127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%

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%
Filo
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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% 1.6% 0% 135% 79% 76% 18% 6.9% 0% 6.3% 66% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32%
Contains more CholineCholine +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Filo
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7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g
~equal in Water ~32.6g

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
Filo
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27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.923 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Filo Opinion
Calories 299kcal 299kcal
Protein 7.85g 7.1g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 6g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 36.43g 50.7g Filo
Carbs 46.13g 52.6g Filo
Magnesium 56mg 15mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 11mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 74mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 3.21mg Filo
Sugar 2.93g 0.18g Filo
Fiber 9.7g 1.9g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.101mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.49mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 75mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 483mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.476mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 23.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.541mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.341mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.073mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.302mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.03mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 2.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 88µg Filo
Trans Fat 0.029g Filo
Choline 7.8mg 6.9mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.47g Filo
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 3.149g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.923g Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg Filo
Isoleucine 0.246mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg Filo
Methionine 0.126mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg Filo
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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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Filo
Low Calories diet Equal
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)
30%
Filo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
47%
Filo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)
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. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/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.