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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 covers your daily need of 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% 0.36% 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% 0.3% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
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 Opinion
Calories 326kcal 310kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 10.86g Dinner rolls
Fats 13.2g 6.47g Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Dinner rolls
Net carbs 35.75g 50.04g Dinner rolls
Carbs 45.35g 52.04g Dinner rolls
Cholesterol 1mg 4mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 178mg Dinner rolls
Potassium 139mg 139mg
Iron 1.61mg 3.72mg Dinner rolls
Sugar 4.15g 5.55g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 2g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.135mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.99mg Dinner rolls
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 122mg Dinner rolls
Sodium 452mg 467mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 5IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.28mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.582mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 26.8µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.526mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.374mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.367mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.452mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.097mg Dinner rolls
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Dinner rolls
Vitamin K 3.4µg 10.6µg Dinner rolls
Folate 10µg 101µg Dinner rolls
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Dinner rolls
Choline 6.3mg 14.6mg Dinner rolls
Saturated Fat 5.826g 1.375g Dinner rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 1.881g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 2.509g Dinner rolls
Tryptophan 0.081mg Dinner rolls
Threonine 0.286mg Dinner rolls
Isoleucine 0.337mg Dinner rolls
Leucine 0.729mg Dinner rolls
Lysine 0.233mg Dinner rolls
Methionine 0.145mg Dinner rolls
Phenylalanine 0.506mg Dinner rolls
Valine 0.401mg Dinner rolls
Histidine 0.222mg Dinner rolls
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.224g Dinner rolls
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

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.