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Paratha vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Paratha and Doughnuts

  • Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, yet Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Fiber from Paratha is 32% higher.
  • Paratha contains 3 times more Manganese than Doughnuts. Paratha contains 1.054mg of Manganese, while Doughnuts contain 0.333mg.
  • Paratha contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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.
Paratha
Paratha
6
:
4
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477
Paratha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Magnesium +117.6%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Copper +62.2%
Contains more Manganese +216.5%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +116.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.3%
Equal in Potassium - 134
Equal in Sodium - 477

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.
Paratha
Paratha
2
:
8
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%
Paratha
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Folate +820%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
2
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06
Paratha
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +19.8%
Contains more Water +60.9%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%
Paratha
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Paratha
Paratha
3
:
3
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Starch +21.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +214.8%
Contains more Sucrose +815.4%
Contains more Glucose +91.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Paratha
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Doughnuts
59% 36% 2%
Starch: 25.91 g
Sucrose: 16.02 g
Glucose: 0.67 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.93 g
Maltose: 0.54 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +21.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +214.8%
Contains more Sucrose +815.4%
Contains more Glucose +91.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 6.36g 5.31g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 45.35g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 326kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 31.5g 25.91g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g 0g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 18.15g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 1.7g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 1.61mg 2.53mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 37mg 17mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 260mg Doughnuts
Potassium 139mg 134mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 477mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.5mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.09mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.333mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 6IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.377mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 92µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 3.4µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Cholesterol 1mg 10mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 5.826g 11.105g Paratha
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Paratha
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.