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Chocolate cake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chocolate cake and Paratha?

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Paratha is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Paratha is lower.

We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Bread, paratha, 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 +140%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +276.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Potassium - 139
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains less Sodium -30.3%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +67.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Zinc +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +276.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Potassium - 139

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 A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.3%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.3%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +37.3%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more Fats +14.4%
Contains more Carbs +17.8%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +37.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.826
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.484
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.826
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.484

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Paratha
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 Chocolate cake Paratha Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 35.75g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 15.1g 13.2g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 45.35g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 326kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 9.6g Paratha
Calcium 60mg 25mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.61mg
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Paratha
Phosphorus 106mg 120mg Paratha
Potassium 140mg 139mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 452mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.82mg Paratha
Copper 0.207mg 0.146mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 11.9µg 7.1µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 6IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.11mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.076mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg Paratha
Folate 27µg 10µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 1mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.826g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.837g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 2.484g Chocolate cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Paratha
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
15%
Chocolate cake
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.