Paratha vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are paratha and focaccia different?
- Paratha is higher in fiber, manganese, and copper; however, focaccia is richer in folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for folate for focaccia is 32% higher.
- Paratha contains 7 times more saturated fat than focaccia. While paratha contains 5.826g of saturated fat, focaccia contains only 0.877g.
Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +96.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +123.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +327.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +67.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 10µg | 138µg | 32% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1.8g | 31% |
| Manganese | 1.054mg | 0.364mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.47mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 5.826g | 0.877g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.16mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.301mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 7.1µg | 15.9µg | 16% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 3.67mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.484g | 0.994g | 10% |
| Fats | 13.2g | 7.89g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.837g | 5.67g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 8.77g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.33mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 561mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 0.645mg | 4% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 249kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.35g | 35.82g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 128mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.75g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 1.42mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0g | N/A |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.949g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia 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.