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

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How are Pita and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Roti (Chapati) is higher than Pita in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 55% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Sodium than Roti (Chapati). Pita contains 536mg of Sodium, while Roti (Chapati) contains 298mg.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
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 +138.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
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.
Pita
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +723.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 -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.
Pita Roti (Chapati)
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 275kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 9.1g 7.85g Pita
Fats 1.2g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 53.5g 36.43g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 46.13g Pita
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 86mg 36mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 1.4mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.168mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.84mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 97mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 536mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.481mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 24µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.029g Pita
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.311g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
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
Pita 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
14%
Pita
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita 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 ($)

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.