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Roti (Chapati) vs. Lavash (Armenian Bread) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roti (Chapati) and lavash (Armenian Bread)

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 17 times less saturated fat than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of saturated fat, while lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 0.2g.
  • The glycemic index of lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Lavash (Armenian Bread).

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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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1230%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.9%

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% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +666.7%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +101.4%

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
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1991%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

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) Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Lavash (Armenian Bread) DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.5mg 54%
Phosphorus 158mg 496mg 48%
Selenium 26.6µg 2µg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.1mg 29%
Fiber 9.7g 3.1g 26%
Sodium 298mg 796mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.08mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.4mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.311g 0.2g 14%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Iron 2.2mg 1.2mg 13%
Fats 9.2g 1.2g 12%
Copper 0.229mg 0.33mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.04mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 11%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.7mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 27mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 0.1g 5%
Carbs 46.13g 60.3g 5%
Folate 45µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 125mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 21mg 2%
Protein 7.85g 8.7g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.5g 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Calories 299kcal 281kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.37mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.27g 0%
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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Roti (Chapati) Lavash (Armenian Bread)
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)
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 498mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.111g)
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 ($)

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

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.