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

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What are the differences between roti (Chapati) and shortbread?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet shortbread is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 59% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 7 times more fiber than shortbread. While roti (Chapati) has 9.7g of fiber, shortbread has only 1.3g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in roti (Chapati) is lower.
  • The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this article.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +344.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +294.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.2%
Contains more WaterWater +884.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more FatsFats +185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +220.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +994.1%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +20.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5147.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +20%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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) Shortbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Shortbread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.393mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 8.326g 50%
Selenium 26.6µg 6.2µg 37%
Fiber 9.7g 1.3g 34%
Fats 9.2g 26.22g 26%
Saturated fat 3.311g 8.105g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.071mg 16%
Copper 0.229mg 0.09mg 15%
Phosphorus 158mg 66mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.44mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 6.708g 12%
Calories 299kcal 514kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.314mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 14mg 10%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.49mg 10%
Iron 2.2mg 2.98mg 10%
Folate 45µg 81µg 9%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.275mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.353mg 8%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 11µg 6%
Carbs 46.13g 63.78g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.321mg 5%
Protein 7.85g 5.37g 5%
Potassium 196mg 88mg 3%
Starch 33.67g 40.47g 3%
Calcium 36mg 13mg 2%
Sodium 298mg 353mg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g 0.714g N/A
Fructose 0.27g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Shortbread
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)
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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