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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% 23% 13% 12% 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 EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.11mg 71%
Selenium 26.6µg 5µg 39%
Fiber 9.7g 0.6g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.173mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Copper 0.229mg 0.042mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.615mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.036mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 3.419g 18%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Choline 7.8mg 65.6mg 11%
Magnesium 56mg 8mg 11%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.43mg 10%
Iron 2.2mg 1.48mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Saturated fat 3.311g 4.811g 7%
Starch 33.67g 17.36g 7%
Fats 9.2g 13.96g 7%
Protein 7.85g 5g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Calories 299kcal 353kcal 3%
Sodium 298mg 377mg 3%
Phosphorus 158mg 140mg 3%
Carbs 46.13g 53.64g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.485mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 3.02g 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.65mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Folate 45µg 42µg 1%
Potassium 196mg 149mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.

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