Potato bread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potato bread and roti (Chapati)?
- Potato bread is richer in phosphorus, folate, potassium, and calcium, yet roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 65% higher.
- Potato bread has 5 times more calcium than roti (Chapati). Potato bread has 188mg of calcium, while roti (Chapati) has 36mg.
- Roti (Chapati) has a lower glycemic index than potato bread.
We used Bread, potato 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 | +422.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +266.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +590.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +106.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.9% |
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Carbs
~46.13g
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Water
~35.43g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.253mg | 1.747mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 9.5µg | 26.6µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 158mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.188mg | 0.45mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.25mg | 4.61mg | 21% |
| Folate | 126µg | 45µg | 20% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 196mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.229mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 36mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.311g | 15% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 9.7g | 14% |
| Fats | 3.13g | 9.2g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 7.85g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.15µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.18mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.817mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 2.091g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.761g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.232mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.8µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 298mg | 3% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 7.8mg | 2% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 299kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.44mg | 1.54mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.25mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.07g | 46.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.77g | 36.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.38g | 2.93g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.305mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.143mg | 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 |
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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
27%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.311g)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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