Roti (Chapati) vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between roti (Chapati) and shortcake
- Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium, while shortcake has more calcium.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 62% higher.
- Shortcake contains 9 times less vitamin B6 than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 0.28mg of vitamin B6, while shortcake contains 0.03mg.
- The amount of sodium in roti (Chapati) is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +429.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.8% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.4% |
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Carbs
~48.5g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +189.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +377.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.747mg | 0.33mg | 62% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.761g | 3.632g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.03mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 205mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 26.6µg | 17µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.229mg | 0.076mg | 17% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.61mg | 2.573mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.45mg | 0.311mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.48mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.091g | 6.045g | 10% |
| Sodium | 298mg | 506mg | 9% |
| Fats | 9.2g | 14.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.272mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 0.248mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 2.54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 7.85g | 6.1g | 4% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Folate | 45µg | 53µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.311g | 3.772g | 2% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 346kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 143mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 46.13g | 48.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.43g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.93g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
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.