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

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How are roti (Chapati) and muffin different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B6, and iron; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 56% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 9 times more fiber than muffin. While roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, muffin contains only 1.1g.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index (45) than muffin (59).

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties 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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +69.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +281.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~146mg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1087.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +1085.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg
~equal in Folate ~48µg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.8%
Contains more WaterWater +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +74.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.9%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +964.8%

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
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +106.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +319.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6902.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +310%
Contains more FructoseFructose +348.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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) Muffin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Muffin DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.449mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 8.103g 49%
Fiber 9.7g 1.1g 34%
Selenium 26.6µg 8.2µg 33%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 39.2µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.168mg 24%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.418mg 20%
Copper 0.229mg 0.06mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.04mg 18%
Choline 7.8mg 92.5mg 15%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.37mg 11%
Iron 2.2mg 1.3mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 10mg 11%
Fats 9.2g 16.07g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 33.67g 16.31g 7%
Protein 7.85g 4.49g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 4.822g 7%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.63mg 7%
Calories 299kcal 375kcal 4%
Saturated fat 3.311g 2.844g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.47mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Sodium 298mg 336mg 2%
Phosphorus 158mg 146mg 2%
Carbs 46.13g 53g 2%
Potassium 196mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 0.27g 1.21g 1%
Calcium 36mg 44mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.163mg 1%
Folate 45µg 48µg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Muffin
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)
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

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

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