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Muffin vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Muffin and Paratha

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Paratha covers your daily Fiber needs 34% more than Muffin.
  • Paratha contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
6
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.6%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Paratha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.6%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
10
:
2
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.465
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Paratha
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 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.465

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Equal in Other - 1.59
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Paratha
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 Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Equal in Other - 1.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
0
Paratha
Paratha
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Paratha
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
4
:
2
Paratha
Paratha
Contains more Sucrose +1500.6%
Contains more Glucose +251.4%
Contains more Fructose +245.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +93.1%
Contains more Maltose +261.7%
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Paratha
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +1500.6%
Contains more Glucose +251.4%
Contains more Fructose +245.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +93.1%
Contains more Maltose +261.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Paratha Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 35.75g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 16.07g 13.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 45.35g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 326kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 1.21g 0.35g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 1.1g 9.6g Paratha
Calcium 44mg 25mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.61mg Paratha
Magnesium 10mg 37mg Paratha
Phosphorus 146mg 120mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 139mg Paratha
Sodium 336mg 452mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.82mg Paratha
Copper 0.06mg 0.146mg Paratha
Manganese 0.449mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 8.2µg 7.1µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 6IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 2µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.35mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.11mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.076mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.465mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Paratha
Folate 48µg 10µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 3.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 1mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.034g Paratha
Saturated Fat 2.844g 5.826g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.837g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.484g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 2.386g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.006g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.064g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
14%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.982g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.