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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 +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%
~equal in Iron ~2.2mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.54mg

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.
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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +169.8%
Contains more FatsFats +193.9%
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g
~equal in 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.
Potato bread Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 266kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 12.5g 7.85g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 40.77g 36.43g Potato bread
Carbs 47.07g 46.13g Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 188mg 36mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 196mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 2.2mg Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 6.3g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.094mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.44mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 369mg 158mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 89IU 0IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 9.5µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 0.56mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 3.3µg Potato bread
Folate 126µg 45µg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg 7.8mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0g 3.311g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg Potato bread
Isoleucine 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg Potato bread
Lysine 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg Potato bread
Phenylalanine 0.285mg Potato bread
Valine 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg Potato bread
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
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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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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.