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English muffin vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between English muffin and Paratha

  • English muffin is higher in Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Paratha is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Paratha covers your daily Manganese needs 30% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin contains 4 times more Folate than Paratha. While English muffin contains 37µg of Folate, Paratha contains only 10µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffin is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +108%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.2%
Contains more IronIron +80.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195.2%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~120mg
~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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.465mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%
Contains more FatsFats +633.3%
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1170.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Paratha Opinion
Calories 235kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 7.7g 6.36g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 13.2g Paratha
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Net carbs 43.3g 35.75g English muffin
Carbs 46g 45.35g English muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 52mg 25mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 0.89mg 1.61mg Paratha
Sugar 4.15g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.129mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.7mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 133mg 120mg English muffin
Sodium 464mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.357mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.11mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.076mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 37µg 10µg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.034g English muffin
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 0.259g 5.826g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 2.484g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.567g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.