English muffin vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between English muffins and paratha
- English muffins are 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 muffins.
- English muffins contain 4 times more folate than paratha. While English muffins contain 37µg of folate, paratha contains only 10µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in English muffins is lower.
- The glycemic index of paratha 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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
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% |
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Carbs
~45.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.054mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 9.6g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 0.259g | 5.826g | 25% |
| Fats | 1.8g | 13.2g | 18% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Selenium | 7.1µg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.888g | 2.484g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.61mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.302g | 3.837g | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 10µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 326kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 6.36g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 133mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 1.83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.82mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 452mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Carbs | 46g | 45.35g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 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
14%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.