Dough vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between dough and roti (Chapati)
- Dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and vitamin B2, yet roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 51% higher.
- Dough contains 3 times more folate than roti (Chapati). Dough contains 123µg of folate, while roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
- Roti (Chapati) contains less sodium.
- Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than dough.
Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +77.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +50.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +48.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +202.8% |
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 | +57.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +173.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +161.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +371.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.577mg | 1.747mg | 51% |
Fiber | 2.2g | 9.7g | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.45mg | 22% |
Iron | 3.91mg | 2.2mg | 21% |
Folate | 123µg | 45µg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.18mg | 19% |
Sodium | 602mg | 298mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.28mg | 13% |
Saturated fat | 0.529g | 3.311g | 13% |
Fats | 2.42g | 9.2g | 10% |
Copper | 0.152mg | 0.229mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 158mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 56mg | 6% |
Protein | 10.75g | 7.85g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.54mg | 5% |
Selenium | 28.6µg | 26.6µg | 4% |
Starch | 44.23g | 33.67g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 2.091g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
Potassium | 117mg | 196mg | 2% |
Calcium | 52mg | 36mg | 2% |
Carbs | 51.88g | 46.13g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 3.3µg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.761g | 1% |
Calories | 272kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 4.61mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 49.68g | 36.43g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.62g | 2.93g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.005g | 0.029g | N/A |
Choline | 8mg | 7.8mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.51g | 0.27g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.027g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 0.72g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +280.2% |
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Water
~35.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 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 | -84% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +477.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
44.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.51 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.7 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
33.67 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.97 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +31.4% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +33.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +88.9% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +87.8% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g