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English muffins vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and Paratha

  • English muffins are richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Paratha is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from English muffins is 31% higher.
  • English muffins contain 9 times more Folate than Paratha. English muffins contain 94µg of Folate, while Paratha contains 10µg.
  • English muffins contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Bread, paratha, 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.
Contains more Calcium +552%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Selenium +215.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +108.7%
Equal in Sodium - 452
Equal in Copper - 0.146
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Calcium +552%
Contains more Iron +148.4%
Contains more Zinc +28%
Contains more Selenium +215.5%
Contains more Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +108.7%
Equal in Sodium - 452
Equal in Copper - 0.146

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.4%
Contains more Folate +840%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +335.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +183.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Fats +681.1%
Equal in Carbs - 45.35
Equal in Other - 1.59
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +39.5%
Contains more Water +30%
Contains more Fats +681.1%
Equal in Carbs - 45.35
Equal in Other - 1.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.8%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +398.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Glucose +88.6%
Contains more Fructose +97.1%
Contains more Maltose +28.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +18.1%
Contains more Glucose +88.6%
Contains more Fructose +97.1%
Contains more Maltose +28.2%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
English muffins Paratha
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 English muffins Paratha Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 35.75g English muffins
Protein 8.87g 6.36g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 13.2g Paratha
Carbs 44.17g 45.35g Paratha
Calories 227kcal 326kcal Paratha
Starch 37.2g 31.5g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g 0.35g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 4.15g English muffins
Fiber 3.5g 9.6g Paratha
Calcium 163mg 25mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 1.61mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 37mg Paratha
Phosphorus 92mg 120mg Paratha
Potassium 109mg 139mg Paratha
Sodium 425mg 452mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.82mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.146mg Paratha
Manganese 0.505mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 22.4µg 7.1µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.35mg Paratha
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.11mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.076mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 1.83mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.08mg Paratha
Folate 94µg 10µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffins
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.4µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 5.826g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 2.484g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g 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
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.

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