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Paratha vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paratha and White Bread

  • Paratha is higher in Fiber, and Manganese, yet White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than Paratha.
  • Paratha contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than White Bread. While Paratha contains 5.826g of Saturated Fat, White Bread contains only 0.698g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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
7
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +476%
Contains more Iron +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.9%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Sodium - 490
Equal in Zinc - 0.74
Paratha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +476%
Contains more Iron +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.9%
Equal in Potassium - 126
Equal in Sodium - 490
Equal in Zinc - 0.74

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
3
:
6
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087
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%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
1
:
4
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42
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
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.42
Equal in Water - 36.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
2
:
1
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Paratha
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
2
:
3
White Bread
White Bread
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Glucose +348.6%
Contains more Fructose +594.3%
Equal in Maltose - 1.67
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
White Bread
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Glucose +348.6%
Contains more Fructose +594.3%
Equal in Maltose - 1.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha White Bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Paratha White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 6.36g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 13.2g 3.33g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 326kcal 266kcal Paratha
Starch 31.5g 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 0.35g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 4.15g 5.67g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 2.7g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 1.61mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 37mg 23mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 98mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 126mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 490mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.74mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.101mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.536mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 6IU 1IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.22mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 10µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.2µg Paratha
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.027g White Bread
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.698g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.599g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.602g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.166g White Bread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.128g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.