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

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Important differences between Wafer and Roti (Chapati)

  • Wafer has more Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.
  • Wafer has 2 times more Copper than Roti (Chapati). Wafer has 0.463mg of Copper, while Roti (Chapati) has 0.229mg.
  • Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 +82.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +366.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~56mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg

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.
Wafer
5
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +449%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +687.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 +132.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +445.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 433kcal 299kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 14.2g 9.2g Wafer
Net carbs 69.3g 36.43g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 46.13g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 53mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 31mg 36mg Roti (Chapati)
Potassium 210mg 196mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 2.2mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 2.93g Roti (Chapati)
Fiber 3.4g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.463mg 0.229mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 132mg 158mg Roti (Chapati)
Sodium 580mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.55mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 5.7µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.18mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 47µg 45µg Wafer
Trans Fat 0.029g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 7.8mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 2.091g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.761g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
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
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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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