Roti (Chapati) vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roti (Chapati) and Tortilla different?
- Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Tortilla is higher in Iron, and Folate.
- Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 64% more than Tortilla.
- Roti (Chapati) contains 11 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.296g.
Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +194.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +124.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +381.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +551.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +60.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.2% |
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 E Vitamin E | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +117.8% |
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:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +868.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.28g
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Carbs
~49.94g
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
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1030.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.1% |
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:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +27.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +20.3% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 299kcal | 237kcal |
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| Protein | 7.85g | 7.28g |
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| Fats | 9.2g | 0.95g |
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| Net carbs | 36.43g | 47.54g |
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| Carbs | 46.13g | 49.94g |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 196mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 2.2mg | 3.81mg |
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| Sugar | 2.93g | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 9.7g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.229mg | 0.102mg |
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| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 33.67g | 43.02g |
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| Phosphorus | 158mg | 146mg |
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| Sodium | 298mg | 482mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 1.747mg | 0.268mg |
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| Selenium | 26.6µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.45mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.61mg | 4.125mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.28mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 98µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.029g |
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| Choline | 7.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.311g | 0.296g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.091g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.761g | 0.391g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg |
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| Fructose | 0.27g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.019g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.72g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.015g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)