Biscuit vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between biscuits and paratha
- Biscuits have more selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and folate; however, paratha has more fiber, manganese, and copper.
- Paratha's daily need coverage for fiber is 32% more.
- Biscuits have 9 times more calcium than paratha. Biscuits have 235mg of calcium, while paratha has 25mg.
- Biscuits are lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +840% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +307.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +510% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.9% |
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Protein
~6.36g
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Carbs
~45.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 9.6g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 1.054mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 7.1µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.11mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 25mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.076mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.61mg | 16% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Folate | 61µg | 10µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 2.484g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 3.837g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 5.826g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 120mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 452mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 13.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.465mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 6.36g | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 45.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g | N/A |
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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
23%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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