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

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The main differences between French rolls and Roti (Chapati)

  • French rolls are richer in Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Roti (Chapati) is 52% higher.
  • French rolls contain 3 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). French rolls contain 113µg of Folate, while Roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rolls, french 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 Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Iron +23.2%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.1%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +71.1%
Contains more Copper +69.6%
Contains more Manganese +212.5%
Equal in Selenium - 26.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +51.1%
Contains more Fats +114%
Equal in Protein - 7.85
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 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 Other +51.1%
Contains more Fats +114%
Equal in Protein - 7.85
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.091
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.761
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.091
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.761

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 47g 36.43g French rolls
Protein 8.6g 7.85g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 50.2g 46.13g French rolls
Calories 277kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 0.31g 2.93g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 91mg 36mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 2.2mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 84mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 114mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 574mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.9mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.135mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.559mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 27.9µg 26.6µg French rolls
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.45mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 113µg 45µg French rolls
Vitamin K 1.8µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.029g French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 3.311g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 0.761g French rolls
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French rolls Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
French rolls
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.349g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.