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Paratha vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Paratha and Pastry

  • Paratha has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Paratha covers your daily need of Fiber 32% more than Pastry.
  • Paratha has 2 times more Manganese than Pastry. While Paratha has 1.054mg of Manganese, Pastry has only 0.488mg.
  • Paratha has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
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Pastry
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Selenium +240.8%
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Magnesium +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +127.9%
Contains more Zinc +54.7%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Manganese +116%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Selenium +240.8%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.5%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.8%
Contains more Folate +680%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains more Water +294.1%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +188.6%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +294.1%
Contains more Other +59%
Contains more Protein +14.8%
Contains more Fats +188.6%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +462.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 6.36g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 13.2g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 45.35g 45.1g Paratha
Calories 326kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 9.6g 1.5g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 10mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 37mg 16mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 60mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 61mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.82mg 0.53mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.114mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.488mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 6IU 1IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.54mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.021mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 3.4µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.034g Pastry
Saturated Fat 5.826g 9.643g Paratha
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.894g 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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is better in case of low diet
Paratha 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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.