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Irish soda bread vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Irish soda bread and Paratha different?

  • Irish soda bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, Folate, and Calcium, while Paratha is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Paratha covers your daily need of Manganese 30% more than Irish soda bread.
  • Irish soda bread contains 18 times more Cholesterol than Paratha. Irish soda bread contains 18mg of Cholesterol, while Paratha contains 1mg.

Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +224%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Selenium +125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +196.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 120
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 101% 17% 49% 24% 52% 16% 44% 47% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Calcium +224%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains less Sodium -11.9%
Contains more Selenium +125.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +196.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 120

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 3% 75% 63% 46% 15% 20% 36% 7% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +370%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Contains more Fats +164%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.36
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +23.5%
Contains more Other +44.7%
Contains more Fats +164%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.478 g
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Paratha Opinion
Net carbs 53.4g 35.75g Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 6.36g Irish soda bread
Fats 5g 13.2g Paratha
Carbs 56g 45.35g Irish soda bread
Calories 290kcal 326kcal Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 9.6g Paratha
Calcium 81mg 25mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 1.61mg Irish soda bread
Magnesium 23mg 37mg Paratha
Phosphorus 114mg 120mg Paratha
Potassium 266mg 139mg Irish soda bread
Sodium 398mg 452mg Irish soda bread
Zinc 0.57mg 0.82mg Paratha
Copper 0.13mg 0.146mg Paratha
Manganese 0.355mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 16µg 7.1µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 6IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.11mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.076mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 1.83mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.08mg Irish soda bread
Folate 47µg 10µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 1mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Irish soda bread
Saturated Fat 1.111g 5.826g Irish soda bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 2.484g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Irish soda bread Paratha
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Irish soda bread
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.715g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread 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.

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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.