Roti (Chapati) vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between roti (Chapati) and saltine cracker
- Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, selenium, and copper; however, saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 69% more.
- Roti (Chapati) has 14 times more saturated fat than saltine cracker. Roti (Chapati) has 3.311g of saturated fat, while saltine cracker has 0.244g.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than roti (Chapati).
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +48.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +151.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +475% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +942.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1372.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.685g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.2mg | 7.72mg | 69% |
| Manganese | 1.747mg | 0.637mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.59mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 2.7g | 28% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 849mg | 24% |
| Folate | 45µg | 124µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.085mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.311g | 0.244g | 14% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Carbs | 46.13g | 82.3g | 12% |
| Fats | 9.2g | 1.6g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.229mg | 0.145mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 26.6µg | 21.4µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.61mg | 5.714mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.45mg | 0.518mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.94mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.85g | 10.5g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.091g | 0.142g | 5% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 393kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 19.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.761g | 0.685g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.43g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.93g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.439mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.27g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.72g | N/A |
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.067g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.