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

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Pound cake

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 71% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 16 times less Fiber than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 9.7g of Fiber, while Pound cake contains 0.6g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1488.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +741%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~42µg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more WaterWater +37%
Contains more FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +10.1%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +94%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +497%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7570%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +22.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Pound cake Opinion
Calories 299kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 7.85g 5g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 36.43g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 46.13g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 56mg 8mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 47mg Pound cake
Potassium 196mg 149mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 1.48mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 33.36g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 0.6g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.042mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.43mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 17.36g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 140mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 377mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 1.747mg 0.11mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.173mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.615mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.485mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.036mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.7µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 42µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.192g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 7.8mg 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 3.311g 4.811g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.27g 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Pound 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)
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
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
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.