Doughnuts vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between doughnuts and roti (Chapati)
- Doughnuts have more phosphorus, folate, and vitamin E; however, roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, fiber, selenium, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need for manganese, 61% more than doughnuts.
- Doughnuts have 4 times more vitamin E than roti (Chapati). While doughnuts have 1.99mg of vitamin E, roti (Chapati) has only 0.55mg.
- Roti (Chapati) has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 IronIron | +15% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +229.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +154.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +208% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +424.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +261.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +197% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +104.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +378.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +460% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 0.333mg | 1.747mg | 61% |
Saturated fat | 11.105g | 3.311g | 35% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 9.7g | 32% |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 26.6µg | 30% |
Fats | 24.93g | 9.2g | 24% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 0.761g | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.28mg | 18% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 2.091g | 16% |
Copper | 0.09mg | 0.229mg | 15% |
Phosphorus | 260mg | 158mg | 15% |
Folate | 92µg | 45µg | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 4.61mg | 11% |
Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.55mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 56mg | 9% |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
Sodium | 477mg | 298mg | 8% |
Calories | 434kcal | 299kcal | 7% |
Protein | 5.31g | 7.85g | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.45mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 3.3µg | 5% |
Choline | 37.3mg | 7.8mg | 5% |
Iron | 2.53mg | 2.2mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
Starch | 25.91g | 33.67g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 10mg | 0mg | 3% |
Potassium | 134mg | 196mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 45.36g | 36.43g | N/A |
Carbs | 47.06g | 46.13g | 0% |
Calcium | 40mg | 36mg | 0% |
Sugar | 18.15g | 2.93g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
Fructose | 0g | 0.27g | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.027g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 0.72g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats | +171% |
Contains more OtherOther | +35.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +70.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
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 | +308.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +414.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 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 SucroseSucrose | +3905% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +123.3% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +29.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +264.8% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g