Pita bread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita bread and roti (Chapati)?
- Pita bread is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 55% higher.
- Pita bread has 2 times more folate than roti (Chapati). Pita bread has 107µg of folate, while roti (Chapati) has 45µg.
- Roti (Chapati) contains less sodium.
- Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than pita bread.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +723.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +666.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
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 | -95% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1891.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.747mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9.7g | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.28mg | 19% |
| Folate | 107µg | 45µg | 16% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 3.311g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 9.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 298mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 158mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.229mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.54mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 2.091g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 7.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 46.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 196mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.761g | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 7.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 26.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 36.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 2.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 4.61mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.145g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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