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

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Important differences between Pastry and Roti (Chapati)

  • Pastry has more Vitamin K, however, Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 55% more.
  • Pastry has 5 times more Vitamin K than Roti (Chapati). Pastry has 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Roti (Chapati) has 3.3µg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 IronIron +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258%
~equal in Selenium ~26.6µg

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.
Pastry
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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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +314.1%
Contains more WaterWater +316.8%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
~equal in Protein ~7.85g
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +932.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 551kcal 299kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 38.1g 9.2g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 36.43g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 16mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 10mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 61mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.56mg 2.2mg Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 2.93g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.114mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.53mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 60mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 249mg 298mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.488mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 24.2µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.18mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 16.1µg 3.3µg Pastry
Folate 78µg 45µg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.029g Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 9.643g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 2.091g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.761g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
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
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.332g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.