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Bread sticks vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bread sticks and Paratha?

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Paratha is richer in Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% higher.
  • Bread sticks have 16 times more Folate than Paratha. Bread sticks have 162µg of Folate, while Paratha has 10µg.
  • Paratha contains less Sodium.

We used Bread sticks, plain and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 IronIron +165.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~120mg

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% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
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 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 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 ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +151.6%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +449.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 -75.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.837g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Paratha Opinion
Calories 412kcal 326kcal Bread sticks
Protein 12g 6.36g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 65.4g 35.75g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 45.35g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 22mg 25mg Paratha
Potassium 124mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 4.28mg 1.61mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 4.15g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.188mg 0.146mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.82mg Bread sticks
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 121mg 120mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.01mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.557mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 37.5µg 7.1µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.11mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.076mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.83mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.465mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 2.2µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 162µg 10µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.034g Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 6.3mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 5.826g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 2.484g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
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
Bread sticks 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
44%
Bread sticks
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.416g)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.