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Danish pastry vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and paratha

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B1, while paratha has more fiber, manganese, vitamin E, and copper.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for fiber is 34% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in paratha is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +166.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +64%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200.3%
~equal in Sodium ~452mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +102.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +219%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.83mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +65.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
~equal in Water ~33.5g
~equal in Other ~1.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.484g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Paratha DV% diff.
Fiber 1g 9.6g 34%
Manganese 0.351mg 1.054mg 31%
Selenium 18.9µg 7.1µg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 3.837g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.076mg 14%
Folate 60µg 10µg 13%
Fats 21.9g 13.2g 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.11mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.35mg 7%
Copper 0.089mg 0.146mg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.826g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 3.4µg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 6.3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg 3%
Protein 8g 6.36g 3%
Carbs 37.2g 45.35g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.465mg 3%
Calories 374kcal 326kcal 2%
Sodium 417mg 452mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 120mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 1.61mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.83mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.82mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 139mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 25mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.484g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 35.75g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.