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Bagel vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bagel and Paratha

  • Bagel is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Paratha is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bagel is 39% higher.
  • Bagel contains 8 times more Folate than Paratha. Bagel contains 76µg of Folate, while Paratha contains 10µg.

Food types used in this article are Bagels, wheat 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.
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +304.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
~equal in Sodium ~452mg

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.
Bagel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
Contains more CholineCholine +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +321.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
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 ProteinProtein +60.4%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
Contains more FatsFats +762.7%
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bagel
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24% 76%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1223.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +165.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Paratha Opinion
Calories 250kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 10.2g 6.36g Bagel
Fats 1.53g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 44.79g 35.75g Bagel
Carbs 48.89g 45.35g Bagel
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Bagel
Magnesium 51mg 37mg Bagel
Calcium 20mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 165mg 139mg Bagel
Iron 2.76mg 1.61mg Bagel
Sugar 6.12g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 4.1g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.175mg 0.146mg Bagel
Zinc 1.1mg 0.82mg Bagel
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 142mg 120mg Bagel
Sodium 439mg 452mg Bagel
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0.32mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.43mg 1.054mg Bagel
Selenium 28.7µg 7.1µg Bagel
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.11mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.076mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.83mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.08mg Bagel
Vitamin K 1.5µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 76µg 10µg Bagel
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Bagel
Choline 9.8mg 6.3mg Bagel
Saturated Fat 0g 5.826g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 2.484g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Paratha
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Bagel
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.826g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel
Bagel 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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.