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

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How are Graham cracker and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Graham cracker is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Roti (Chapati) is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 4 times more Vitamin K than Roti (Chapati). Graham cracker contains 14.3µg of Vitamin K, while Roti (Chapati) contains 3.3µg.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were used 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 IronIron +71.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +322.2%

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.61mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +945.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -50.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +608%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 5%
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 StarchStarch +38.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5605%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +246.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +266.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Graham cracker Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 430kcal 299kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 10.6g 9.2g Graham cracker
Net carbs 74.26g 36.43g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 46.13g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 77mg 36mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 3.78mg 2.2mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 3.4g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.17mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.96mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 46.56g 33.67g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 158mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.55mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 6.3µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.18mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 14.3µg 3.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 45µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 5.9mg 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 1.633g 3.311g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 2.091g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.761g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.27g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.027g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.003g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 0.72g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
32%
Graham cracker
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.678g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.

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