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

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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Roti (Chapati)

  • Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 71% more than Pound cake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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 +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1488.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432%

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +741%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 FatsFats +51.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more WaterWater +37%
~equal in Other ~1.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7570%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +150%
Contains more FructoseFructose +22.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +94%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +497%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 353kcal 299kcal Pound cake
Protein 5g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 13.96g 9.2g Pound cake
Net carbs 53.04g 36.43g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 46.13g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 47mg 36mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 1.48mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 33.36g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 0.6g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.042mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.43mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 17.36g 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 140mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 377mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.55mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.18mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 42µg 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 65.6mg 7.8mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 2.091g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.761g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g 0.27g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.027g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.003g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 0.72g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
26%
Pound cake
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.