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Baking powder vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Paratha

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Paratha is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 585% more than Paratha.
  • Baking powder contains 23 times more Sodium than Paratha. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Paratha contains only 452mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
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 CalciumCalcium +23404%
Contains more IronIron +584.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1725.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +595%
Contains more CopperCopper +1360%
Contains more ZincZinc +8100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9481.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3450%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Paratha
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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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 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 OtherOther +4132.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.7%
Contains more WaterWater +570%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Paratha Opinion
Calories 53kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 0g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 0g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 27.5g 35.75g Paratha
Carbs 27.7g 45.35g Paratha
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 5876mg 25mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 11.02mg 1.61mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 4.15g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.01mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.01mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 2191mg 120mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.011mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 0.2µg 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.11mg Paratha
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg Paratha
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 0µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 0µg 10µg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Baking powder
Choline 0mg 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 0g 5.826g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
0%
Baking powder
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 10148mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Paratha
Paratha is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.826g)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.