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Marble cake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marble cake and Paratha

  • Marble cake has more Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Paratha is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Paratha covers your daily need of Manganese 40% more than Marble cake.
  • Marble cake has 4 times more Folate than Paratha. While Marble cake has 36µg of Folate, Paratha has only 10µg.
  • Marble cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 +204%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +658.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg

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% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +384.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 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 +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +980.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Paratha Opinion
Calories 416kcal 326kcal Marble cake
Protein 3.4g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 11.7g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 76.6g 35.75g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 45.35g Marble cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 76mg 25mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 1.62mg 1.61mg Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 2.9g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.135mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.35mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 275mg 120mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.139mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 2.6µg 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.11mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.076mg Marble cake
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 2.8µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 36µg 10µg Marble cake
Trans Fat 0.034g Marble cake
Choline 4.5mg 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 2.45g 5.826g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 3.837g Marble cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 2.484g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.049mg Marble cake
Threonine 0.105mg Marble cake
Isoleucine 0.127mg Marble cake
Leucine 0.22mg Marble cake
Lysine 0.133mg Marble cake
Methionine 0.049mg Marble cake
Phenylalanine 0.158mg Marble cake
Valine 0.164mg Marble cake
Histidine 0.065mg Marble cake
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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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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. 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.