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

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A recap on differences between Papadum and Roti (Chapati)

  • Papadum has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Papadum covers your daily Copper needs 85% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 6 times less Sodium than Papadum. Papadum contains 1745mg of Sodium, while Roti (Chapati) contains 298mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +383.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +297.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.2%
Contains more IronIron +254.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +120.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220.5%

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +1850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.28mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 +225.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.8%
Contains more OtherOther +463.3%
Contains more FatsFats +183.1%
Contains more WaterWater +915.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +293%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 371kcal 299kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 7.85g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 41.27g 36.43g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 46.13g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 271mg 56mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 36mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 196mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 2.2mg Papadum
Sugar 0g 2.93g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 9.7g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.229mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 1.54mg Papadum
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 385mg 158mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.562mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 8.3µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.18mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.56mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.28mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 219µg 45µg Papadum
Trans Fat 0.029g Papadum
Choline 0.4mg 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 1.084g 3.311g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.761g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
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
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 1447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.