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

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How are roti (Chapati) and ladyfinger different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6, while ladyfinger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 74% more than roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 10 times more fiber than ladyfinger. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, while ladyfinger contains 1g.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~173mg

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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.4%
~equal in Fats ~9.1g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.022g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Manganese 1.747mg 0.24mg 66%
Selenium 26.6µg 48%
Fiber 9.7g 1g 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.428mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Iron 2.2mg 3.58mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.104mg 16%
Copper 0.229mg 0.095mg 15%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.284mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.122mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 1.116mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 12mg 10%
Folate 45µg 77µg 8%
Sodium 298mg 147mg 7%
Protein 7.85g 10.6g 6%
Carbs 46.13g 59.7g 5%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.14mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 3.745g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.423g 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Calories 299kcal 363kcal 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 173mg 2%
Potassium 196mg 113mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 47mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.311g 3.022g 1%
Fats 9.2g 9.1g 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Ladyfinger
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)
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.