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

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What are the differences between Roti (Chapati) and Pie crust?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pie crust is higher in Folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 62% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Pie crust. While Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, Pie crust has only 0.064mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +285%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +454.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.22mg

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% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more WaterWater +366.2%
Contains more FatsFats +241.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.9%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%

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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +755.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +421.4%

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) Pie crust
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pie crust Opinion
Calories 299kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 7.85g 6.9g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 36.43g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 46.13g 52.1g Pie crust
Magnesium 56mg 15mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 61mg Pie crust
Potassium 196mg 64mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Sugar 2.93g Pie crust
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.075mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.4mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 86mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 753mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.315mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 22.9µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.392mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.727mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.268mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.064mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.029g Pie crust
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 7.974g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
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) Pie crust
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)
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.663g)
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?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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
  2. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.