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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.

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% 0.06% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 299kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 7.85g 5.37g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.2g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 36.43g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 46.13g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 56mg 14mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 13mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 196mg 88mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.98mg Shortbread
Sugar 2.93g 21.65g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.7g 1.3g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.09mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.49mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 158mg 66mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 298mg 353mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 1.747mg 0.393mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 6.2µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.353mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 3.275mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.321mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.071mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 45µg 81µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.714g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 7.8mg 0.9mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 8.105g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 8.326g Shortbread
Fructose 0.27g 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.001g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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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