Shortbread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shortbread and roti (Chapati)?
- Shortbread is higher in fats, vitamin E, and vitamin B2, yet roti (Chapati) is higher in manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus.
- Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for manganese is 59% more.
- Shortbread has 4 times more vitamin E than roti (Chapati). While shortbread has 2.44mg of vitamin E, roti (Chapati) has only 0.55mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in roti (Chapati) is lower.
- The glycemic index of roti (Chapati) is lower.
We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +344.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +343.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.747mg | 59% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.885g | 0.027g | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.761g | 50% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 7.253g | 0.72g | 38% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 26.6µg | 37% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 9.7g | 34% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 9.2g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 3.311g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.28mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.229mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 158mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 0.55mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 2.091g | 12% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 299kcal | 11% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 56mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Folate | 81µg | 45µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.45mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 4.61mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 46.13g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 7.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 196mg | 3% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 33.67g | 3% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 298mg | 2% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 7.8mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 957kcal | 381kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 19g | 33g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 0.86 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 36.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 2.93g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.27g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.033g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
7.85 g
Fats:
9.2 g
Carbs:
46.13 g
Water:
35.43 g
Other:
1.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +185% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +884.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 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 | +220.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +994.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +20.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5147.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +20% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0.27g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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