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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Italian bread different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Italian bread is higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 56% more than Italian bread.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, italian 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.
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.5%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Equal in Selenium - 27.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains more Magnesium +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +19.9%
Contains more Manganese +276.5%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Equal in Selenium - 27.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +324.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.473
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +324.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.473
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +162.9%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Equal in Water - 35.7
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% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +162.9%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Equal in Water - 35.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82.7%

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) Italian bread
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) Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 7.85g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 9.2g 3.5g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 299kcal 271kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 3.17g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 3.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.2mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 56mg 27mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 103mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 110mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 550mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.86mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.191mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.464mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.381mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.378mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.048mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Italian bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.812g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.39g Italian bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Italian bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.311g)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.