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

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How are Roti (Chapati) and Pancake different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Pancake is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 67% more than Pancake.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pancake. Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Pancake contains 0.046mg.

Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Manganese +773.5%
Contains more Selenium +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +508.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Potassium +48.5%
Contains less Sodium -32.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +367.3%
Contains more Manganese +773.5%
Contains more Selenium +78.5%
Contains more Calcium +508.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 159

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.7%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +508.7%
Contains more Folate +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.7
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +63%
Contains more Water +49.3%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Equal in Fats - 9.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.4%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +484.4%

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) Pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 28.3g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 6.4g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 9.7g Pancake
Carbs 46.13g 28.3g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 299kcal 227kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Pancake
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 2.2mg 1.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 16mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 159mg Pancake
Potassium 196mg 132mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 439mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.049mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 14.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.201mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.567mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.405mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.046mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 38µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Pancake
Saturated Fat 3.311g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 2.474g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.447g Pancake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.189g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.