Roti (Chapati) vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between roti (Chapati) and french bread
- Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and magnesium; however, french bread is higher in folate, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Roti (Chapati) covers your daily manganese needs 51% more than french bread.
- French bread contains 7 times less saturated fat than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of saturated fat, while french bread contains 0.502g.
- The glycemic index of french bread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +329.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +441.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.83g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.747mg | 0.573mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 3.1g | 26% |
| Folate | 45µg | 140µg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 3.87mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 720mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.37mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.096mg | 14% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.311g | 0.502g | 13% |
| Fats | 9.2g | 2.14g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.85g | 13g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.229mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 31mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 26.6µg | 29.7µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 46.13g | 61.93g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.61mg | 5.38mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.091g | 0.386g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.45mg | 0.427mg | 2% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 319kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 0.616mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.43g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.93g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.761g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.27g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.72g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.809g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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