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Paratha vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Paratha and Danish pastry

  • Paratha has more Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Copper, while Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Fiber is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 4 times less Vitamin E than Paratha. Paratha contains 1.35mg of Vitamin E , while Danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Paratha is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +200.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Sodium - 417
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Manganese +200.3%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Sodium - 417

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 E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +102.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Contains more Protein +25.8%
Contains more Fats +65.9%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.575
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +194.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.575

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 6.36g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 13.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 45.35g 37.2g Paratha
Calories 326kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 6.95g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 1g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.61mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 37mg 15mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 108mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 98mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.82mg 0.7mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.089mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.351mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 6IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.35mg Paratha
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.304mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 3.4µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 1mg 23mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 5.826g 6.794g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 2.575g Danish pastry
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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Paratha Danish pastry
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
14%
Paratha
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.