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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 for 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.
  • Paratha has a lower glycemic index than doughnuts.

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.
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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.3%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Sodium ~477mg

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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more CholineCholine +492.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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 ProteinProtein +19.8%
Contains more WaterWater +60.9%
Contains more FatsFats +88.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%
~equal in Carbs ~47.06g

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +122.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch +21.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +214.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +815.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +91.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Fiber 9.6g 1.7g 32%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.333mg 31%
Saturated fat 5.826g 11.105g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.39mg 23%
Folate 10µg 92µg 21%
Phosphorus 120mg 260mg 20%
Fats 13.2g 24.93g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.301mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 8.544g 12%
Iron 1.61mg 2.53mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.915g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.91mg 7%
Choline 6.3mg 37.3mg 6%
Copper 0.146mg 0.09mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 434kcal 5%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 9.8µg 5%
Selenium 7.1µg 10.1µg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.99mg 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 10mg 3%
Protein 6.36g 5.31g 2%
Starch 31.5g 25.91g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.377mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 40mg 2%
Sodium 452mg 477mg 1%
Carbs 45.35g 47.06g 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 45.36g N/A
Potassium 139mg 134mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 18.15g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Fructose 0.35g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 3.573g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 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?
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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.

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.

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