Crouton vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crouton and roti (Chapati)?
- Crouton is higher in iron, folate, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, fiber, and copper.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 54% more.
- Crouton has 3 times more folate than roti (Chapati). While crouton has 132µg of folate, roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.
- The amount of sodium in roti (Chapati) is lower.
- The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is lower.
We used Croutons, plain and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types 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 CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +249.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +193.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +976.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +544.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.5mg | 1.747mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.2mg | 24% |
| Folate | 132µg | 45µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 26.6µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.28mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 9.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 298mg | 17% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.45mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 46.13g | 9% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 7.85g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 3.311g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.229mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 158mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.54mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.61mg | 5% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 299kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 76mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 9.2g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.761g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 124mg | 196mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 2.091g | 2% |
| Choline | 7.8mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 36.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.93g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.801g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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