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

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The main differences between roti (Chapati) and pineapple cake

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet pineapple cake is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pineapple cake is 12713% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 12 times more fiber than pineapple cake. Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of fiber, while pineapple cake contains 0.8g.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +399.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
~equal in Sodium ~319mg

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 4% 21% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.3%
Contains more FatsFats +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
~equal in Carbs ~50.5g
~equal in Water ~32.3g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.3%

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) Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pineapple cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 153mg 12713%
Manganese 1.747mg 0.35mg 61%
Fiber 9.7g 0.8g 36%
Selenium 26.6µg 9.4µg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.19mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.034mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.282g 17%
Copper 0.229mg 0.087mg 16%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.31mg 11%
Phosphorus 158mg 82mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 13mg 10%
Iron 2.2mg 1.48mg 9%
Protein 7.85g 3.5g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 5.194g 8%
Calcium 36mg 120mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.202mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Folate 45µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Fats 9.2g 12.1g 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 112mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.156mg 2%
Saturated fat 3.311g 2.915g 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Calories 299kcal 319kcal 1%
Sodium 298mg 319mg 1%
Carbs 46.13g 50.5g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 49.7g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.117mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.264mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.074mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.167mg 0%
Histidine 0.081mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Pineapple cake
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)
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.