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Pancake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pancake and Paratha different?

  • Pancake is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Paratha is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Paratha is 37% higher.
  • Paratha has less Cholesterol.

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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 +776%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +198%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg
~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% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 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 +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 WaterWater +57.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 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 -63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +55.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pancake 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 Pancake Paratha Opinion
Calories 227kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 6.4g 6.36g Pancake
Fats 9.7g 13.2g Paratha
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Net carbs 28.3g 35.75g Paratha
Carbs 28.3g 45.35g Paratha
Cholesterol 59mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 16mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 219mg 25mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 1.8mg 1.61mg Pancake
Sugar 4.15g Pancake
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.049mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.56mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 159mg 120mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 452mg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 6IU Pancake
Vitamin A 54µg 2µg Pancake
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.2mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 14.9µg 7.1µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.11mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.076mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 38µg 10µg Pancake
Trans Fat 0.034g Pancake
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 2.122g 5.826g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 2.484g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake
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
Pancake 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
19%
Pancake
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.704g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.