Doughnuts vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between doughnuts and paratha
- Doughnuts are richer in vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3, yet paratha is richer in fiber, manganese, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for fiber for paratha is 32% higher.
- Doughnuts contain 9 times more folate than paratha. Doughnuts contain 92µg of folate, while paratha contains 10µg.
- Paratha contains less saturated fat.
- Paratha has a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.
Food types used in this article are Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) 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 | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +117.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +492.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.9% |
~equal in
Carbs
~45.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +815.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +91.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +21.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +214.8% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 9.6g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 1.054mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 5.826g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.11mg | 23% |
| Folate | 92µg | 10µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 120mg | 20% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 13.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.076mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 3.837g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.61mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 2.484g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 1.83mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 6.3mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 326kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 3.4µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 7.1µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 1.35mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 6.36g | 2% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 31.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.465mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 452mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 45.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Potassium | 134mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | 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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paratha is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
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.