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

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What are the main differences between Roti (Chapati) and Pita bread?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pita bread is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 55% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 20 times more Saturated Fat than Pita bread. Roti (Chapati) has 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Pita bread has 0.166g.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, pita, white, enriched types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
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 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +83.3%
Contains more Copper +36.3%
Contains more Manganese +263.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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 E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.632
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 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.7%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.632

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +666.7%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1891.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 53.5g Pita bread
Protein 7.85g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 9.2g 1.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 55.7g Pita bread
Calories 299kcal 275kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 9.7g 2.2g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 2.2mg 2.62mg Pita bread
Magnesium 56mg 26mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 97mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 120mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 536mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.84mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.168mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.481mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.3mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.397mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.034mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.105g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.535g Roti (Chapati)
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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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Pita bread
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)
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.145g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.