Roti (Chapati) vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
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:
6.41 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
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
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
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
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 | +∞% |
