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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
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 +224%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.4%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~120mg

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 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 AVitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more FatsFats +164%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 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 -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Irish soda bread Paratha Opinion
Calories 290kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 6.6g 6.36g Irish soda bread
Fats 5g 13.2g Paratha
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 35.75g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 45.35g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 23mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 81mg 25mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 139mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 1.61mg Irish soda bread
Sugar 4.15g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.13mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.57mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 114mg 120mg Paratha
Sodium 398mg 452mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 6IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg 2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.355mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 16µg 7.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 47µg 10µg Irish soda bread
Trans Fat 0.034g Irish soda bread
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 1.111g 5.826g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 2.484g 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
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread
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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is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread 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
21%
Irish soda bread
13%
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 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. 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.