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

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Significant differences between Rice and Roti (Chapati)

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 in Roti (Chapati) is higher than in Rice.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 55% more than Rice.
  • Rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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.
Rice
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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 less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +231.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +254.7%

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.
Rice
1
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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 FolateFolate +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +271.4%
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 WaterWater +93.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +231%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2276.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +901.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 130kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 2.69g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 0.28g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 27.77g 36.43g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 28.17g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 12mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 10mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 35mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 1.2mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 0.05g 2.93g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.069mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.49mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 43mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 1mg 298mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.472mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 7.5µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 58µg 45µg Rice
Trans Fat 0.029g Rice
Choline 2.1mg 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 0.077g 3.311g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
12%
Rice
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.