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

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How are pancake and roti (Chapati) different?

  • Pancake is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, while roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need for manganese, 67% more than pancake.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index (66) than roti (Chapati) (45).

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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 +508.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.5%
Contains more IronIron +22.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +367.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +508.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63%
~equal in Fats ~9.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 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 -35.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.2mg 1.747mg 67%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 0.761g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.45mg 21%
Selenium 14.9µg 26.6µg 21%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Copper 0.049mg 0.229mg 20%
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 4.61mg 19%
Calcium 219mg 36mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.28mg 18%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Magnesium 16mg 56mg 10%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.54mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.18mg 8%
Sodium 439mg 298mg 6%
Vitamin A 54µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 28.3g 46.13g 6%
Iron 1.8mg 2.2mg 5%
Saturated fat 2.122g 3.311g 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 227kcal 299kcal 4%
Protein 6.4g 7.85g 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.56mg 3%
Potassium 132mg 196mg 2%
Folate 38µg 45µg 2%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.474g 2.091g 1%
Fats 9.7g 9.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 28.3g 36.43g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Phosphorus 159mg 158mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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
20%
Pancake
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.189g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.