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

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How are cheese sandwich and roti (Chapati) different?

  • Cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium, while roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, and zinc.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need for phosphorus, 32% more than roti (Chapati).
  • Cheese sandwich contains 6 times more calcium than roti (Chapati). Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while roti (Chapati) contains 36mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in sodium.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~26.6µg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.56mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.28mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.8%
Contains more FatsFats +171.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +173.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1007.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +395%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1104.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.761g 56%
Phosphorus 382mg 158mg 32%
Manganese 1.083mg 1.747mg 29%
Fiber 3.1g 9.7g 26%
Fats 25g 9.2g 24%
Sodium 839mg 298mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 2.091g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg 19%
Calcium 204mg 36mg 17%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Calories 497kcal 299kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 4.61mg 9%
Copper 0.16mg 0.229mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.45mg 8%
Zinc 0.87mg 1.54mg 6%
Iron 2.62mg 2.2mg 5%
Folate 64µg 45µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Protein 9.8g 7.85g 4%
Carbs 58.2g 46.13g 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.129g 3.311g 4%
Selenium 24.3µg 26.6µg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Potassium 306mg 196mg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.56mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.28mg 1%
Net carbs 55.1g 36.43g N/A
Magnesium 54mg 56mg 0%
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Roti (Chapati)
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.