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Paratha vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paratha and English muffin

  • Paratha is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet English muffin is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Paratha covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than English muffin.
  • Paratha contains 22 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. While Paratha contains 5.826g of Saturated Fat, English muffin contains only 0.259g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Calcium +108%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Sodium - 464
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains more Magnesium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +195.2%
Contains more Calcium +108%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Equal in Potassium - 131
Equal in Sodium - 464

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Folate +270%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.446

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46
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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Water +25.7%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1170.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 6.36g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 13.2g 1.8g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 46g English muffin
Calories 326kcal 235kcal Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g English muffin
Fiber 9.6g 2.7g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 1.61mg 0.89mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 21mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 139mg 131mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 464mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.7mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.129mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.357mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.566mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.446mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.043mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.034g English muffin
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.302g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.888g Paratha
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.567g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.