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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
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% |
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Other
~1.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.761 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.