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

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How are roti (Chapati) and graham cracker different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in selenium, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while graham cracker is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need for selenium 37% more than graham cracker.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 4 times more Selenium than graham cracker. Roti (Chapati) contains 26.6µg of Selenium, while graham cracker contains 6.3µg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than roti (Chapati) (45).

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were used in this article.

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.9%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +945.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +38.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5605%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +266.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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) Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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) Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 299kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 7.85g 6.69g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 36.43g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 46.13g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 56mg 40mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 196mg 170mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 2.93g 24.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 3.4g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.17mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.96mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 158mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 298mg 459mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.747mg 1.019mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 6.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.265mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.439mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.42mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.156mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 45µg 91µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.055g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 7.8mg 5.9mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 5.388g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.27g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.678g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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