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.
- Paratha has a lower glycemic index than french bread.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.484 g
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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.1µg | 29.7µg | 41% |
| Folate | 10µg | 140µg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.87mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 3.1g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.427mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 5.826g | 0.502g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.37mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 5.38mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.054mg | 0.573mg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.2g | 2.14g | 17% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 13g | 13% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 452mg | 720mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.484g | 0.83g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.837g | 0.386g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 45.35g | 61.93g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 0.616mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 1.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 126mg | 1% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 319kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 35.75g | 58.83g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 140mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g | 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
13%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.324g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)