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

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Differences between Paratha and Roti (Chapati)

  • Paratha contains less Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Iron than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Paratha. Paratha contains 5.826g of Saturated Fat, while Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +274.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +51.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -34.1%
Contains more Zinc +87.8%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +65.7%
Contains more Selenium +274.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +350%
Equal in Vitamin K - 3.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +43.5%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 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 Fats +43.5%
Contains more Other +14.4%
Contains more Protein +23.4%
Equal in Carbs - 46.13
Equal in Water - 35.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +337.5%
Contains more Glucose +16.7%
Contains more Fructose +29.6%
Contains more Maltose +15.9%
Equal in Starch - 33.67
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 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 Sucrose +337.5%
Contains more Glucose +16.7%
Contains more Fructose +29.6%
Contains more Maltose +15.9%
Equal in Starch - 33.67

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 36.43g Roti (Chapati)
Protein 6.36g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 13.2g 9.2g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Calories 326kcal 299kcal Paratha
Starch 31.5g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Fructose 0.35g 0.27g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 9.6g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 25mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 1.61mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 37mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 120mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 139mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 452mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.82mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.146mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 1.054mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 7.1µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.55mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 10µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3.3µg Paratha
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 5.826g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 2.091g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.761g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 0.72g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.003g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.027g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Paratha
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.515g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) 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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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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