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

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The main differences between croissant and roti (Chapati)

  • Croissant is richer in vitamin A and folate, yet roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 62% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less cholesterol.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than croissant.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +429.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.2%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg
~equal in Iron ~2.2mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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 EVitamin E +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +52.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.85g
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 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 +164.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.33mg 1.747mg 62%
Saturated fat 11.659g 3.311g 38%
Fiber 2.6g 9.7g 28%
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg 22%
Fats 21g 9.2g 18%
Copper 0.08mg 0.229mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.28mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 4.61mg 15%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Folate 88µg 45µg 11%
Magnesium 16mg 56mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 2.091g 9%
Phosphorus 105mg 158mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Selenium 22.7µg 26.6µg 7%
Zinc 0.75mg 1.54mg 7%
Sodium 467mg 298mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7.8mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.56mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.18mg 5%
Calories 406kcal 299kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.45mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.55mg 2%
Iron 2.03mg 2.2mg 2%
Potassium 118mg 196mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.761g 2%
Protein 8.2g 7.85g 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 45.8g 46.13g 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 36.43g N/A
Calcium 37mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 11.26g 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
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
Croissant 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
35%
Croissant
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.