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

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What are the differences between Gingersnaps and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 53% more.
  • Gingersnaps have 2 times more Folate than Roti (Chapati). While Gingersnaps have 87µg of Folate, Roti (Chapati) has only 45µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
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 +113.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +421.6%

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.
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% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 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 CarbsCarbs +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.2%
Contains more WaterWater +568.5%
~equal in Fats ~9.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 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 -26%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 416kcal 299kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 9.8g 9.2g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 74.7g 36.43g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 46.13g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 77mg 36mg Gingersnaps
Potassium 346mg 196mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.2mg Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 2.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.305mg 0.229mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.55mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 83mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 501mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 1.555mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5.1µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 0.18mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 2.5µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 87µg 45µg Gingersnaps
Trans Fat 0.029g Gingersnaps
Choline 8.8mg 7.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 2.451g 3.311g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 2.091g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.761g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps
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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is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps 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
25%
Gingersnaps
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.