Tortilla vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tortillas and roti (Chapati)
- The amount of vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, calcium, selenium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron in tortillas is higher than in roti (Chapati).
- Tortillas cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 31% more than roti (Chapati).
- Roti (Chapati) has 7 times less calcium than tortillas. Tortillas have 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
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% |
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Fats
~9.2g
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Carbs
~46.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.747mg | 76% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.45mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 158mg | 27% |
| Folate | 138µg | 45µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 36mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 26.6µg | 19% |
| Starch | 33.67g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.56mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 512mg | 298mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 3.311g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 56mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 2.2mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.229mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 7.85g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20mg | 7.8mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 196mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 2.091g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.761g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 4.61mg | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 299kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 9.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 3.3µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 46.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 36.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 2.93g | N/A |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 9.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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 ($)