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Paratha vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and crouton different?

  • Paratha is richer in manganese and fiber, while crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 55% more than paratha.
  • Paratha contains 4 times more saturated fat than crouton. Paratha contains 5.826g of saturated fat, while crouton contains 1.51g.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index (72) than paratha (53).

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Croutons, plain types were 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +204%
Contains more IronIron +153.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.89mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~115mg

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.429mg
~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% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more WaterWater +509.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more OtherOther +57.2%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Crouton DV% diff.
Selenium 7.1µg 37.5µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.623mg 43%
Iron 1.61mg 4.08mg 31%
Folate 10µg 132µg 31%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.5mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.439mg 23%
Saturated fat 5.826g 1.51g 20%
Fiber 9.6g 5.1g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.272mg 15%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Sodium 452mg 698mg 11%
Protein 6.36g 11.9g 11%
Fats 13.2g 6.6g 10%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Carbs 45.35g 73.5g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.273g 8%
Calcium 25mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.026mg 4%
Calories 326kcal 407kcal 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 3.059g 2%
Copper 0.146mg 0.163mg 2%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.429mg 1%
Phosphorus 120mg 115mg 1%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.89mg 1%
Magnesium 37mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 68.4g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Potassium 139mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Paratha
Paratha is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.316g)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.