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

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The main differences between roti (Chapati) and popovers

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet popovers are richer in folate, selenium, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 44% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 7 times more vitamin B6 than popovers. Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of vitamin B6, while popovers contain 0.042mg.
  • Popovers contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.8%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.4%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +222.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.43mg

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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +114%
Contains more WaterWater +202.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.9%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%

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% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.984g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.823g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Popovers DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.741mg 44%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Sodium 298mg 906mg 26%
Folate 45µg 145µg 25%
Selenium 26.6µg 37.6µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.042mg 18%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Saturated fat 3.311g 0.983g 11%
Iron 2.2mg 2.97mg 10%
Phosphorus 158mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.378mg 8%
Carbs 46.13g 71g 8%
Fats 9.2g 4.3g 8%
Magnesium 56mg 25mg 7%
Copper 0.229mg 0.171mg 6%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.88mg 6%
Protein 7.85g 10.4g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 299kcal 371kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Potassium 196mg 100mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.147mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.43mg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.43g 71g N/A
Calcium 36mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 1.984g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.823g 0%
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.747mg 0%
Lysine 0.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0%
Valine 0.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.229mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Popovers
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)
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 608mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers 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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.