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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 of 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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 56
Equal in Selenium - 26.6
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Roti (Chapati)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +19.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +43.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 56
Equal in Selenium - 26.6

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.
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.56
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.28

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Contains more Water +1007.2%
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Roti (Chapati)
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 Protein +24.8%
Contains more Fats +171.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +173.4%
Contains more Water +1007.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
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Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati)
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Roti (Chapati)
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1104.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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) Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 36.43g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 7.85g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 9.2g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 46.13g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 299kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 204mg 36mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.2mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 382mg 158mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 196mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.87mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.16mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.083mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 24.3µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.56mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 64µg 45µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 2.091g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.761g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.