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Cheese sandwich vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Paratha different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Iron, however, Paratha is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 37% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 8 times more Calcium than Paratha. While Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of Calcium, Paratha contains only 25mg.
  • Paratha has less Sodium.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
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 +45.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +716%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.82mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.054mg

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% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 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 +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +461.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +540%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +54.1%
Contains more FatsFats +89.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.3%
Contains more OtherOther +139%
Contains more WaterWater +946.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 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 -29.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +169.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Paratha Opinion
Calories 497kcal 326kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 6.36g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 13.2g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 55.1g 35.75g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 45.35g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 54mg 37mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 25mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 139mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.61mg Cheese sandwich
Sugar 4.15g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.16mg 0.146mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.87mg 0.82mg Cheese sandwich
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 382mg 120mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 71IU 6IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 21µg 2µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.083mg 1.054mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 7.1µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.11mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.076mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 1.83mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.465mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.08mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 64µg 10µg Cheese sandwich
Trans Fat 0.034g Cheese sandwich
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 4.129g 5.826g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 3.837g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.484g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
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
Cheese sandwich 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
32%
Cheese sandwich
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.697g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.