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

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Important differences between Waffle and Roti (Chapati)

  • Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Roti (Chapati) has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 64% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Waffles, plain, 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 +608.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +194.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +559.2%
~equal in Iron ~2.2mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~45µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +53.3%
Contains more WaterWater +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.2%
~equal in Protein ~7.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Roti (Chapati)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Waffle Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 291kcal 299kcal Roti (Chapati)
Protein 7.9g 7.85g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 9.2g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 36.43g Roti (Chapati)
Carbs 32.9g 46.13g Roti (Chapati)
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Roti (Chapati)
Magnesium 19mg 56mg Roti (Chapati)
Calcium 255mg 36mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 196mg Roti (Chapati)
Iron 2.31mg 2.2mg Waffle
Sugar 2.93g Waffle
Fiber 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.062mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 0.68mg 1.54mg Roti (Chapati)
Starch 33.67g Roti (Chapati)
Phosphorus 190mg 158mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.55mg Roti (Chapati)
Manganese 0.265mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 46.2µg 26.6µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.18mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 3.3µg Roti (Chapati)
Folate 46µg 45µg Waffle
Trans Fat 0.029g Waffle
Choline 7.8mg Roti (Chapati)
Saturated Fat 2.866g 3.311g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 2.091g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 0.761g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Fructose 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
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
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.445g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.