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Paratha vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and Bread sticks?

  • Paratha is richer in Fiber, and Manganese, yet Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bread sticks' daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% higher.
  • Paratha has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Bread sticks. Paratha has 5.826g of Saturated Fat, while Bread sticks have 1.41g.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread sticks, plain 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 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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.2%
Contains more IronIron +165.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~121mg

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% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +449.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +151.6%

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
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.568g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Bread sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Paratha Bread sticks Opinion
Calories 326kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Protein 6.36g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 13.2g 9.5g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 65.4g Bread sticks
Carbs 45.35g 68.4g Bread sticks
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 37mg 32mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 22mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 124mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Sugar 4.15g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 9.6g 3g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.82mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 121mg Bread sticks
Sodium 452mg 713mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.01mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.557mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.073mg Paratha
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.2µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 162µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.034g Bread sticks
Choline 6.3mg 14.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 5.826g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 3.568g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.628g Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
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 Bread sticks
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
44%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.416g)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.