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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.

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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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