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

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A recap on differences between roti (Chapati) and taco shells

  • Roti (Chapati) has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, vitamin B2, and iron; however, taco shells are higher in phosphorus.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily manganese needs 52% more than taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times less selenium than roti (Chapati). Roti (Chapati) contains 26.6µg of selenium, while taco shells contain 4.8µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.

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

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more IronIron +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +454.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg
~equal in Sodium ~324mg

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +160.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.3%
~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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +453.6%
Contains more FatsFats +136.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +231.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622.1%

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
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1870%
Contains more StarchStarch +63.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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) Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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) Taco shells DV% diff.
Manganese 1.747mg 0.56mg 52%
Selenium 26.6µg 4.8µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 5.495g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.216mg 20%
Fats 9.2g 21.79g 19%
Saturated fat 3.311g 7.105g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 1.867mg 17%
Copper 0.229mg 0.113mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.091g 6.935g 12%
Fiber 9.7g 6.7g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 11%
Phosphorus 158mg 233mg 11%
Calories 299kcal 476kcal 9%
Starch 33.67g 54.94g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.08mg 8%
Iron 2.2mg 1.64mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 83mg 6%
Folate 45µg 69µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.203mg 6%
Calcium 36mg 100mg 6%
Carbs 46.13g 63.49g 6%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 8.6µg 4%
Choline 7.8mg 29.9mg 4%
Protein 7.85g 6.41g 3%
Potassium 196mg 231mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.69mg 1%
Sodium 298mg 324mg 1%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.61mg 1%
Net carbs 36.43g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 2.93g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.27g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Taco shells
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)
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients

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

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