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

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Differences between Gingerbread and Roti (Chapati)

  • Gingerbread has more Iron, and Potassium, while Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 +97.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%
Equal in Sodium - 298
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +97.2%
Contains more Iron +30.9%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +124%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.6%
Contains more Zinc +294.9%
Contains more Copper +17.4%
Contains more Manganese +155.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.2%
Equal in Sodium - 298

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.4%
Contains more Folate +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Fats +78.3%
Contains more Other +79.9%
Contains more Protein +101.3%
Contains more Water +26.5%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +454%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 36.43g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 16.4g 9.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 46.13g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 299kcal Gingerbread
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Gingerbread
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 71mg 36mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 2.2mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 56mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 439mg 196mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.39mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.195mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.683mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 16.3µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 33µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 2.091g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.761g Gingerbread
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
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.