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

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A recap on differences between Roti (Chapati) and Rye bread

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Rye bread is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Rye bread.
  • Rye bread contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Rye bread contains 0.626g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, rye.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +112%
Contains more Calcium +102.8%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Zinc +35.1%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Manganese +112%
Contains more Calcium +102.8%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.434
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.434

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +178.8%
Contains more Other +87.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.5
Equal in Carbs - 48.3
Equal in Water - 37.3
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +178.8%
Contains more Other +87.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.5
Equal in Carbs - 48.3
Equal in Water - 37.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.799
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.799

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Rye bread Opinion
Net carbs 36.43g 42.5g Rye bread
Protein 7.85g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 9.2g 3.3g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 48.3g Rye bread
Calories 299kcal 259kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g 3.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 5.8g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 73mg Rye bread
Iron 2.2mg 2.83mg Rye bread
Magnesium 56mg 40mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 125mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 166mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 603mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 1.14mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.186mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.824mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.33mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.434mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.805mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.44mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.075mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 110µg Rye bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.029g Rye bread
Saturated Fat 3.311g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 1.311g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 0.799g Rye bread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Rye bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Roti (Chapati)
33%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.685g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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