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Papadum vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Papadum and Paratha?

  • Paratha has less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc than Papadum.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% higher.
  • Papadum has 22 times more Folate than Paratha. Papadum has 219µg of Folate, while Paratha has 10µg.
  • Paratha contains less Sodium.

We used Papad and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this comparison.

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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +632.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +472%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +619.4%
Contains more IronIron +384.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +583.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%

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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 AVitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2090%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +750%
Contains more CholineCholine +1475%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 ProteinProtein +301.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32%
Contains more OtherOther +392.5%
Contains more FatsFats +306.2%
Contains more WaterWater +859.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Paratha Opinion
Calories 371kcal 326kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 6.36g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 41.27g 35.75g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 45.35g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 271mg 37mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 25mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 139mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 1.61mg Papadum
Sugar 0g 4.15g Papadum
Fiber 18.6g 9.6g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.146mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 0.82mg Papadum
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 385mg 120mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 50IU 6IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg 2µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.562mg 1.054mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg 7.1µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.11mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.076mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.465mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.08mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 219µg 10µg Papadum
Trans Fat 0.034g Papadum
Choline 0.4mg 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 1.084g 5.826g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 2.484g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 1293mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.