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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Navajo frybread?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, and Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 63% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Navajo frybread. While Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, Navajo frybread has only 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types 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 13% 17% 6.8% 152% 30% 9.5% 53% 43% 39% 101%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +211.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +488.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.6%

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% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +636.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.603mg
~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
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more FatsFats +32.8%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Other ~1.26g

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
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +111%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.6%

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
95% 4%
Starch: 42.85 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.76 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +135.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +11.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +27.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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) Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 299kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 7.85g 6.69g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 36.43g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 46.13g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 18mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 196mg 77mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.93g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.091mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.35mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 158mg 123mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 329mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.297mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 18.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.43mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.603mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.164mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.038mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.8µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.029g Navajo frybread
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.621g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 1.055g Navajo frybread
Fructose 0.27g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.051g Navajo frybread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Navajo frybread
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)
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
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
  2. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/nutrients

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

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