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

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Differences between roti (Chapati) and pop tarts

  • Roti (Chapati) has more fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper, while pop tarts have more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for fiber is 34% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is 45, while the glycemic index of pop tarts is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%

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.
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% 96% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.7%
Contains more WaterWater +183.4%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.3%

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pop tarts DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 76%
Selenium 26.6µg 48%
Fiber 9.7g 1.1g 34%
Vitamin A 0µg 289µg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 4.81g 27%
Iron 2.2mg 3.5mg 16%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.29mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.33mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 6.5g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 16mg 10%
Phosphorus 158mg 88mg 10%
Folate 45µg 80µg 9%
Copper 0.229mg 0.15mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.38mg 8%
Protein 7.85g 4.6g 7%
Carbs 46.13g 68.41g 7%
Saturated fat 3.311g 2.02g 6%
Calories 299kcal 412kcal 6%
Fats 9.2g 13.3g 6%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.8mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Sodium 298mg 398mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 95mg 3%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.27mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 24mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 67.31g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 30.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Fructose 0.27g 0%
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) Pop tarts
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)
36%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
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 lower in Saturated fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
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 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

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.