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

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Significant differences between Tortilla and Roti (Chapati)

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Iron in Tortilla is higher than in Roti (Chapati).
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 31% more than Roti (Chapati).
  • Roti (Chapati) has 7 times less Calcium than Tortilla. Tortilla has 244mg of Calcium, while Roti (Chapati) has 36mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 +51.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +577.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +206.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.61mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 +24.3%
Contains more OtherOther +219.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
~equal in Fats ~9.2g
~equal in Carbs ~46.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 +46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Roti (Chapati)
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 310kcal 299kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 7.85g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 9.2g Tortilla
Net carbs 36.09g 36.43g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 45.89g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 85mg 56mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 36mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 196mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 2.2mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g 2.93g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 9.7g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.229mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 1.54mg Tortilla
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 346mg 158mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.55mg Tortilla
Manganese 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 37µg 26.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.45mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.18mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.61mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.28mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 3.3µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 45µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Tortilla
Choline 20mg 7.8mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 2.091g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.761g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
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
Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.