
Chapati or Roti Whole Wheat Bread
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 19.84 g | 7% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 15.66 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 1.26 g | 4% |
| Added Sugars | 1.25 g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.17 g | 15% |
| Protein | 3.38 g | 7% |
| Total Fat | 3.96 g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.42 g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.33 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0.01 g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 128.14 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 84.28 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15.48 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24.08 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.95 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.66 mg | 6% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
2%
Vitamin K
1%
Vitamin B1
16%
Vitamin B2
6%
Vitamin B3
12%
Vitamin B5
5%
Vitamin B6
7%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
5%
Vitamin B12
0%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
1%
Iron
5%
Magnesium
6%
Phosphorus
5%
Potassium
2%
Sodium
6%
Zinc
6%
Copper
11%
Manganese
33%
Selenium
21%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Chapati roti whole wheat provides carbohydrates, but strong evidence from Nature indicates that milled whole grains, including wheat flour, are linked to increased odds of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in Indian adults, potentially due to an increased glycemic index from milling. While whole wheat is a source of complex carbohydrates, protein, and essential minerals like iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium, and its fiber content may help lower cholesterol and improve bowel movements.
1. Wheat: Is It Good for You?
Source: WebMD
Summary: Whole wheat is a good source of complex carbohydrates, protein, essential minerals, and various antioxidants, with its high fiber content being crucial for controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, and improving bowel movements.
Read More: https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-of-wheat
2. Carb Choices
Source: CDC, 2024
Summary: One ounce of chapati or roti constitutes one carbohydrate choice, providing carbohydrates.
Read More: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/healthy-eating/carbohydrate-lists-starchy-foods.html
3. Intake of Whole-Grain Products and Risk of Prostate Cancer Among Men in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health Cohort Study.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Whole-grain products are not associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer in middle-aged Danish men.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21656162/
4. Dietary Profiles and Associated Metabolic Risk Factors in India From the Icmr–Indiab Survey-21
Source: Nature, 2025
Summary: Milled whole grains, including wheat flour, were independently linked to increased odds of newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in Indian adults.
Read More: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03949-4









