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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.
  • Paratha has a lower glycemic index than bread sticks.

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% 0.67% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 7.1µg 37.5µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.589mg 40%
Folate 10µg 162µg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.553mg 37%
Iron 1.61mg 4.28mg 33%
Fiber 9.6g 3g 26%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.557mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.281mg 22%
Saturated fat 5.826g 1.41g 20%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Protein 6.36g 12g 11%
Sodium 452mg 713mg 11%
Carbs 45.35g 68.4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.628g 8%
Fats 13.2g 9.5g 6%
Copper 0.146mg 0.188mg 5%
Calories 326kcal 412kcal 4%
Choline 6.3mg 14.6mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.01mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.88mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.2µg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 32mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 3.568g 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 65.4g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Calcium 25mg 22mg 0%
Potassium 139mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 1.26g N/A
Phosphorus 120mg 121mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0%
Threonine 0.338mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0%
Leucine 0.835mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.212mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0%
Histidine 0.258mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g N/A

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.