Crouton vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crouton and paratha different?
- Crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while paratha is higher in manganese and fiber.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 55% more than paratha.
- Crouton contains 13 times more folate than paratha. Crouton contains 132µg of folate, while paratha contains 10µg.
- Paratha is lower in sodium.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than paratha (53).
Croutons, plain and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +204% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +428.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +466.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +257.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +207.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +509.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 7.1µg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.11mg | 43% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.61mg | 31% |
| Folate | 132µg | 10µg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 1.054mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.83mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 5.826g | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 9.6g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 698mg | 452mg | 11% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 6.36g | 11% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 13.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 45.35g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 2.484g | 8% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 25mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 326kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 3.837g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.465mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Paratha is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.316g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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