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

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The main differences between Roti (Chapati) and French rolls

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium, yet French rolls are richer in Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 52% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than French rolls. Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while French rolls contain 0.039mg.
  • French rolls contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rolls, french.

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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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.2%
~equal in Selenium ~27.9µg

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg
~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
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +114%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%
~equal in Protein ~8.6g
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g
~equal in Water ~34.8g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.961g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.834g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) French rolls Opinion
Calories 299kcal 277kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 9.2g 4.3g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 36.43g 47g French rolls
Carbs 46.13g 50.2g French rolls
Magnesium 56mg 20mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 91mg French rolls
Potassium 196mg 114mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.71mg French rolls
Sugar 2.93g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 9.7g 3.2g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.135mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.9mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 84mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 574mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.3mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.559mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.352mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.452mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.039mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.8µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 113µg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.029g French rolls
Choline 7.8mg 14.8mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.962g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.961g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.834g French rolls
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
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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Roti (Chapati) French rolls
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)
32%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.349g)
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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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.
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.