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Paratha vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paratha and French rolls

  • Paratha is higher in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E, yet French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • French rolls covers your daily Selenium needs 38% more than Paratha.
  • Paratha contains 6 times more Saturated Fat than French rolls. While Paratha contains 5.826g of Saturated Fat, French rolls contain only 0.962g.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Rolls, french.

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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 14% 27% 10% 102% 45% 25% 36% 75% 73% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +264%
Contains more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293%
~equal in Copper ~0.135mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.9mg

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% 0% 6% 0% 131% 69% 82% 27% 9% 0% 4.5% 85% 8.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1030%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.452mg
~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
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +207%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.1%
~equal in Water ~34.8g

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.834 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%

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 rolls
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha French rolls Opinion
Calories 326kcal 277kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 8.6g French rolls
Fats 13.2g 4.3g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 47g French rolls
Carbs 45.35g 50.2g French rolls
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg French rolls
Magnesium 37mg 20mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 91mg French rolls
Potassium 139mg 114mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 2.71mg French rolls
Sugar 4.15g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 9.6g 3.2g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.135mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.9mg French rolls
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 84mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 574mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.3mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.559mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.452mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.039mg Paratha
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.8µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 113µg French rolls
Trans Fat 0.034g French rolls
Choline 6.3mg 14.8mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.962g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 1.961g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.834g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha French rolls
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%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.864g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.