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Paratha vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and dinner rolls different?

  • Paratha is richer in fiber and manganese, while dinner rolls are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Dinner rolls cover your daily need for selenium, 36% more than paratha.
  • Paratha contains 5 times more fiber than dinner rolls. Paratha contains 9.6g of fiber, while dinner rolls contain 2g.
  • Dinner rolls are lower in saturated fat.

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve) 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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +612%
Contains more IronIron +131.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.5%
~equal in Potassium ~139mg
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~122mg
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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 0.67% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +211.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +910%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg

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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +104%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%

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
24% 33% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.375 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.881 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.509g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Dinner rolls DV% diff.
Selenium 7.1µg 26.8µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.526mg 35%
Fiber 9.6g 2g 30%
Iron 1.61mg 3.72mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.374mg 23%
Folate 10µg 101µg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.367mg 22%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.582mg 21%
Saturated fat 5.826g 1.375g 20%
Calcium 25mg 178mg 15%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Fats 13.2g 6.47g 10%
Protein 6.36g 10.86g 9%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.28mg 7%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 10.6µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 1.881g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 26mg 3%
Choline 6.3mg 14.6mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.99mg 2%
Carbs 45.35g 52.04g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.097mg 1%
Calories 326kcal 310kcal 1%
Sodium 452mg 467mg 1%
Copper 0.146mg 0.135mg 1%
Cholesterol 1mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 50.04g N/A
Potassium 139mg 139mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 5.55g N/A
Phosphorus 120mg 122mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.452mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 2.509g 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.286mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.729mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0%
Valine 0.401mg 0%
Histidine 0.222mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.224g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g 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 Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.