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Paratha vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and apple pie different?

  • Paratha is higher in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc; however, apple pie is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for paratha is 38% higher.
  • Paratha contains 6 times more Fiber than apple pie. While paratha contains 9.6g of Fiber, apple pie contains only 1.6g.
  • Apple pie has less sodium.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index (41) than paratha (53).

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +428.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.8%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +479.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +234.7%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.7%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Apple pie Opinion
Calories 326kcal 237kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 1.9g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 11g Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Net carbs 35.75g 32.4g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 34g Paratha
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Apple pie
Magnesium 37mg 7mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 11mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 65mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 1.21mg Paratha
Sugar 4.15g Apple pie
Fiber 9.6g 1.6g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.046mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.16mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 24mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 266mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 6IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 2µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.182mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.123mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.119mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 4µg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Apple pie
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 2.198g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
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
Paratha Apple pie
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%
Paratha
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.