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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 from 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 299kcal 371kcal Popovers
Protein 7.85g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 9.2g 4.3g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Net carbs 36.43g 71g Popovers
Carbs 46.13g 71g Popovers
Magnesium 56mg 25mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 32mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 100mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.97mg Popovers
Sugar 2.93g Popovers
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.171mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.88mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 100mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 906mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.741mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.43mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.147mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.378mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.48mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.042mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 145µg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.029g Popovers
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.983g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.984g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.823g Popovers
Tryptophan 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg Popovers
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) 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.