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

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Important differences between Roti (Chapati) and Waffle

  • Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% more.
  • Roti (Chapati) has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Waffle. Roti (Chapati) has 0.28mg of Vitamin B6, while Waffle has 0.056mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Waffles, plain, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +608.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.7%
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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%
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.6%

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) Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roti (Chapati) Waffle Opinion
Calories 299kcal 291kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.85g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 9.2g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 36.43g 32.9g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 46.13g 32.9g Roti (Chapati)
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 56mg 19mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 36mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 196mg 159mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.2mg 2.31mg Waffle
Sugar 2.93g Waffle
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.229mg 0.062mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.54mg 0.68mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 158mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 298mg 511mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.747mg 0.265mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.45mg 0.263mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 4.61mg 2.073mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg 0.485mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.28mg 0.056mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 45µg 46µg Waffle
Trans Fat 0.029g Waffle
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 3.311g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 2.091g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.761g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roti (Chapati) Waffle
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)
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Roti (Chapati)
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients

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

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