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Paratha vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Paratha and French toast

  • Paratha is higher in Manganese, and Copper, yet French toast is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • French toast covers your daily Cholesterol needs 38% more than Paratha.
  • Paratha contains 6 times more Manganese than French toast. While Paratha contains 1.054mg of Manganese, French toast contains only 0.188mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French toast is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +151.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +460.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.1%
~equal in Potassium ~134mg
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg
~equal in Sodium ~479mg

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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +330%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +22.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +63.3%
Contains more OtherOther +13.2%

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.594g

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 toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 toast Opinion
Calories 326kcal 229kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 7.7g French toast
Fats 13.2g 10.8g Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Net carbs 35.75g 25g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 25g Paratha
Cholesterol 1mg 116mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 17mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 100mg French toast
Potassium 139mg 134mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 1.67mg French toast
Sugar 4.15g French toast
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.058mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.67mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 117mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 479mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A 2µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.188mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.628mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.074mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 43µg French toast
Trans Fat 0.034g French toast
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 2.723g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 2.594g French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
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 toast
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
24%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.103g)
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 toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.