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Paratha vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and French bread?

  • Paratha is richer in Fiber, and Manganese, yet French bread is richer in Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • French bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Paratha has 12 times more Saturated Fat than French bread. Paratha has 5.826g of Saturated Fat, while French bread has 0.502g.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) types in this comparison.

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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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more IronIron +140.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.3%
~equal in Potassium ~140mg
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~126mg

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% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +580%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more FolateFolate +1300%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +516.8%
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +45.9%

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +894%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +199.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha French bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 French bread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 319kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 13g French bread
Fats 13.2g 2.14g Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg French bread
Net carbs 35.75g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 45.35g 61.93g French bread
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg French bread
Magnesium 37mg 31mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 47mg French bread
Potassium 139mg 140mg French bread
Iron 1.61mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 4.15g 3.59g French bread
Fiber 9.6g 3.1g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 0.82mg 1.05mg French bread
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 126mg French bread
Sodium 452mg 720mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.19mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.573mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.096mg French bread
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.5µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 140µg French bread
Trans Fat 0.034g French bread
Choline 6.3mg 17.5mg French bread
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.386g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.83g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg French bread
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.05g Paratha
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 French bread
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
36%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.324g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread
French bread 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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.