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

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A recap on differences between melba toast and roti (Chapati)

  • Melba toast has more folate, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and copper; however, roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily manganese needs 27% more than melba toast.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 3 times less folate than melba toast. Melba toast contains 124µg of folate, while roti (Chapati) contains 45µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of melba toast is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain 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 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
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 +158.3%
Contains more IronIron +68.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.45mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.1%
Contains more OtherOther +115.8%
Contains more FatsFats +187.5%
Contains more WaterWater +594.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 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 -86.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Manganese 1.13mg 1.747mg 27%
Folate 124µg 45µg 20%
Iron 3.7mg 2.2mg 19%
Selenium 34.8µg 26.6µg 15%
Fiber 6.3g 9.7g 14%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.28mg 14%
Sodium 598mg 298mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.445g 3.311g 13%
Carbs 76.6g 46.13g 10%
Protein 12.1g 7.85g 9%
Fats 3.2g 9.2g 9%
Copper 0.289mg 0.229mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.18mg 7%
Calcium 93mg 36mg 6%
Phosphorus 196mg 158mg 5%
Calories 390kcal 299kcal 5%
Zinc 2.01mg 1.54mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.782g 2.091g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 0.761g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 4.61mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.45mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 3.3µg 2%
Choline 19.8mg 7.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.55mg 1%
Magnesium 59mg 56mg 1%
Net carbs 70.3g 36.43g N/A
Potassium 202mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 0.94g 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.342mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0%
Leucine 0.844mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.214mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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%
Melba toast
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.