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

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Differences between shortcake and roti (Chapati)

  • Shortcake has more calcium, while roti (Chapati) has more manganese, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 62% higher.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 6 times less calcium than shortcake. Shortcake contains 205mg of calcium, while roti (Chapati) contains 36mg.
  • The amount of sodium in roti (Chapati) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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 +469.4%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +201.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +429.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.5%

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +833.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +54.3%
Contains more OtherOther +101.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 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 +189.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.33mg 1.747mg 62%
Fiber 9.7g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.761g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.28mg 19%
Calcium 205mg 36mg 17%
Selenium 17µg 26.6µg 17%
Copper 0.076mg 0.229mg 17%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.61mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.45mg 12%
Magnesium 16mg 56mg 10%
Zinc 0.48mg 1.54mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.045g 2.091g 10%
Sodium 506mg 298mg 9%
Fats 14.2g 9.2g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.18mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.56mg 6%
Iron 2.54mg 2.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Protein 6.1g 7.85g 4%
Potassium 106mg 196mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Folate 53µg 45µg 2%
Saturated fat 3.772g 3.311g 2%
Calories 346kcal 299kcal 2%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 143mg 158mg 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Choline 7.8mg 1%
Carbs 48.5g 46.13g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 48.5g 36.43g N/A
Sugar 2.93g N/A
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.14mg 0%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake 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
20%
Shortcake
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.461g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.