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

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Significant differences between Roti (Chapati) and Rice

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 in Roti (Chapati) is higher than in Rice.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 55% more than Rice.
  • Rice has 298 times less Sodium than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) has 298mg of Sodium, while Rice has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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%
Rice
1
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Rice
1
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +231%
Contains more WaterWater +93.2%

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
Rice
1
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2276.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +901.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Rice Opinion
Calories 299kcal 130kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 2.69g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 0.28g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 36.43g 27.77g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 28.17g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 12mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 10mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 35mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 1.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 9.7g 0.4g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.069mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.49mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 43mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.04mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.472mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 7.5µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.163mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.013mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.476mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.39mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.093mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 58µg Rice
Trans Fat 0.029g Rice
Choline 7.8mg 2.1mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 0.088g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.076g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
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) Rice
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)
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.