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Paratha vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and Pound cake?

  • Paratha is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Choline, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% higher.
  • Paratha has 16 times more Fiber than Pound cake. Paratha has 9.6g of Fiber, while Pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Paratha contains less Cholesterol.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this comparison.

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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.
Paratha
Paratha
6
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +858.2%
Contains more Selenium +42%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149
Paratha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Zinc +90.7%
Contains more Copper +247.6%
Contains more Manganese +858.2%
Contains more Selenium +42%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -16.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
Equal in Potassium - 149

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.
Paratha
Paratha
4
:
7
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
Paratha
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Folate +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Other - 1.53
Paratha
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +27.2%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Fats - 13.96
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
Paratha
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
3
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +81.5%
Contains more Maltose +415.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1653.1%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33
Paratha
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
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +81.5%
Contains more Maltose +415.2%
Contains more Sucrose +1653.1%
Contains more Glucose +114.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 0.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 6.36g 5g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 45.35g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 326kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 31.5g 17.36g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g 0.33g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 33.36g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 0.6g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.61mg 1.48mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 8mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 139mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 452mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.82mg 0.43mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.042mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.11mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 5µg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.65mg Paratha
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.615mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.036mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.7µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.192g Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 3.02g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.