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White Bread vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between White Bread and Paratha

  • White Bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Paratha is higher in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than Paratha.
  • White Bread contains 11 times more Folate than Paratha. While White Bread contains 111µg of Folate, Paratha contains only 10µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in White Bread is lower.

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

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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.
White Bread
White Bread
3
:
7
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Calcium +476%
Contains more Iron +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.9%
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%
Equal in Sodium - 452
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Paratha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Calcium +476%
Contains more Iron +124.2%
Contains more Selenium +209.9%
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%
Equal in Sodium - 452

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.
White Bread
White Bread
6
:
3
Paratha
Paratha
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +513.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
4
:
1
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Equal in Carbs - 45.35
Equal in Water - 33.5
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
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
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Equal in Carbs - 45.35
Equal in Water - 33.5

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
3
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2
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Glucose +348.6%
Contains more Fructose +594.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 1.7
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
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
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Glucose +348.6%
Contains more Fructose +594.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 1.7

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Paratha
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
35%
White Bread
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
46%
Paratha

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.