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Banana bread vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Banana bread and Paratha

  • Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Paratha is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Paratha covers your daily Manganese needs 37% more than Banana bread.
  • Banana bread contains 53 times more Vitamin A than Paratha. While Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A, Paratha contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Paratha is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine 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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
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 less SodiumSodium -33.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +164.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +404.3%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg

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 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +20.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.9%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 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 -61.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Paratha Opinion
Calories 326kcal 326kcal
Protein 4.3g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 10.5g 13.2g Paratha
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 35.75g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 45.35g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 14mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 21mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 134mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 1.4mg 1.61mg Paratha
Sugar 4.15g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.072mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.35mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 58mg 120mg Paratha
Sodium 302mg 452mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 6IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 2µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.209mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 12.1µg 7.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.11mg Banana bread
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.076mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.08mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 33µg 10µg Banana bread
Trans Fat 0.034g Banana bread
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 2.237g 5.826g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 3.837g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 2.484g Banana bread
Tryptophan 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.15mg Banana bread
Isoleucine 0.182mg Banana bread
Leucine 0.327mg Banana bread
Lysine 0.18mg Banana bread
Methionine 0.094mg Banana bread
Phenylalanine 0.218mg Banana bread
Valine 0.209mg Banana bread
Histidine 0.113mg Banana bread
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Banana bread
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
Banana bread Paratha
Low Calories diet Equal
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
18%
Banana bread
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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 lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.589g)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.