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

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What are the differences between Tostada shells and Roti (Chapati)?

  • Roti (Chapati) is richer than Tostada shells in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 60% more.
  • Tostada shells have 2 times more Sodium than Roti (Chapati). While Tostada shells have 657mg of Sodium, Roti (Chapati) has only 298mg.

We used Tostada shells, corn and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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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 Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +25.2%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +381.3%
Contains more Selenium +1109.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 83% 40% 68% 18% 39% 43% 77% 228% 146%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +25.2%
Contains more Copper +54.7%
Contains more Manganese +381.3%
Contains more Selenium +1109.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 113% 42% 87% 34% 65% 34% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +967.2%
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 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 Fats +154.1%
Contains more Carbs +39.7%
Contains more Other +95.7%
Contains more Protein +27.6%
Contains more Water +967.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +988.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +988.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +64.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +64.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 36.43g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 23.38g 9.2g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 46.13g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 299kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 33.67g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 2.93g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 76mg 36mg Tostada shells
Iron 1.53mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 76mg 56mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 158mg Tostada shells
Potassium 237mg 196mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.23mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.148mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.363mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 2.2µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.28mg Tostada shells
Folate 45µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Trans Fat 0.163g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 7.011g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 2.091g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.761g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 0.027g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Roti (Chapati)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Roti (Chapati)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Tostada shells
33%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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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