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

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How are Potato flour and Roti (Chapati) different?

  • Potato flour is richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily need of Manganese 62% more than Potato flour.
  • Potato flour contains 5 times more Potassium than Roti (Chapati). Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, while Roti (Chapati) contains 196mg.
  • Potato flour is lower in Sodium.

Potato flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +410.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more IronIron +59.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2318.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 CarbsCarbs +80.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2605.9%
Contains more WaterWater +443.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +26037.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +407.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 357kcal 299kcal Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 0.34g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 36.43g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 46.13g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 56mg Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 36mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 196mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 3.52g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 5.9g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.197mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.54mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 168mg 158mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 298mg Potato flour
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.313mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 1.1µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 25µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg 7.8mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 3.311g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
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 flour 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
31%
Potato flour
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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.

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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.