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French toast vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between french toast and paratha

  • French toast is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B1, yet paratha is higher in manganese and copper.
  • French toast covers your daily cholesterol needs 38% more than paratha.
  • The amount of cholesterol in paratha is lower.
  • The glycemic index of paratha is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
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 +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.6%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg
~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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 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% 0.67% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 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 +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.2%
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 46% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 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 -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.9%
~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.
French toast Paratha
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Paratha DV% diff.
Manganese 0.188mg 1.054mg 38%
Cholesterol 116mg 1mg 38%
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Selenium 20.1µg 7.1µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.076mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.723g 5.826g 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 2µg 14%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.058mg 0.146mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Folate 43µg 10µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.11mg 8%
Calcium 100mg 25mg 8%
Carbs 25g 45.35g 7%
Calories 229kcal 326kcal 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Fats 10.8g 13.2g 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Protein 7.7g 6.36g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 3.837g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.465mg 2%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 2.484g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 1.83mg 1%
Sodium 479mg 452mg 1%
Iron 1.67mg 1.61mg 1%
Zinc 0.67mg 0.82mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 25g 35.75g N/A
Potassium 134mg 139mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Phosphorus 117mg 120mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.179mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 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
French toast 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
25%
French toast
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.103g)
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.
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.