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

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The main differences between english muffin and roti (Chapati)

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer than english muffin in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, copper, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for roti (Chapati) is 60% higher.
  • English muffin contains less saturated Fat.
  • Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than english muffin.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +147.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.4%

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +551.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +411.1%
~equal in Protein ~7.85g
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +592.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 235kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.7g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 1.8g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 36.43g English muffin
Carbs 46g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 21mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 52mg 36mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 0.89mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.129mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.7mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 133mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 464mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.357mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 37µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g English muffin
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 0.259g 3.311g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.761g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.052g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.