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

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Important differences between Saltine cracker and Roti (Chapati)

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Roti (Chapati). Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Roti (Chapati) has 0.18mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 IronIron +250.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.3%

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +48.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +175.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +229.4%
~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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +33.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.4%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more FatsFats +475%
Contains more WaterWater +942.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1372.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 393kcal 299kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.85g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 9.2g Roti (Chapati)
Net carbs 79.6g 36.43g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 46.13g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 22mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 115mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 7.72mg 2.2mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 2.93g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.145mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.94mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 113mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 849mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.637mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 21.4µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.61mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 4.9µg 3.3µg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 45µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.029g Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 7.8mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 3.311g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 2.091g Roti (Chapati)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.761g Roti (Chapati)
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
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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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.067g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.

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