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

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Differences between roti (Chapati) and gingerbread

  • Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6, while gingerbread has more iron and potassium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 46% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 4 times less zinc than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 1.54mg of zinc, while gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is 45, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124%
Contains more IronIron +30.9%
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +78.3%
Contains more OtherOther +79.9%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +240.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +454%

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) Gingerbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Gingerbread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.683mg 46%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.216g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.19mg 22%
Selenium 26.6µg 16.3µg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.738mg 18%
Phosphorus 158mg 54mg 15%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 7.124g 13%
Fats 9.2g 16.4g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.39mg 10%
Iron 2.2mg 2.88mg 9%
Protein 7.85g 3.9g 8%
Potassium 196mg 439mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.19mg 7%
Copper 0.229mg 0.195mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 71mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.311g 4.122g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.375mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Folate 45µg 33µg 3%
Calories 299kcal 356kcal 3%
Magnesium 56mg 70mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.162mg 1%
Sodium 298mg 327mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Carbs 46.13g 49.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
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) Gingerbread
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)
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.