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Paratha vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paratha and Biscuit

  • Paratha has more Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however, Biscuit has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Fiber is 32% more.
  • Paratha has 3 times more Manganese than Biscuit. Paratha has 1.054mg of Manganese, while Biscuit has 0.378mg.
  • Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +178.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +840%
Contains more IronIron +80.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.6%

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +223.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +101.3%
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Biscuit Opinion
Calories 326kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 6.36g 7g Biscuit
Fats 13.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 35.75g 43.1g Biscuit
Carbs 45.35g 44.6g Paratha
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 139mg 121mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Sugar 4.15g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 9.6g 1.5g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.082mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.54mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 452mg 580mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin A 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.378mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.285mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.035mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.034g Biscuit
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
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 Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.502g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.