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Paratha vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and gingersnaps different?

  • Paratha is richer in fiber, while gingersnaps are higher in iron, manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Gingersnaps cover your daily need for iron, 60% more than paratha.
  • Paratha contains 4 times more fiber than gingersnaps. Paratha contains 9.6g of fiber, while gingersnaps contain 2.2g.
  • Gingersnaps are lower in saturated fat.

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cookies, gingersnaps types were 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.
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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.9%
Contains more IronIron +297.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.5%

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% 0.67% 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% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +770%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +34.7%
Contains more WaterWater +532.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%

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
27% 58% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Gingersnaps
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Gingersnaps DV% diff.
Iron 1.61mg 6.4mg 60%
Fiber 9.6g 2.2g 30%
Manganese 1.054mg 1.555mg 22%
Folate 10µg 87µg 19%
Copper 0.146mg 0.305mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.293mg 17%
Saturated fat 5.826g 2.451g 15%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Carbs 45.35g 76.9g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.235mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.2mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.372g 7%
Potassium 139mg 346mg 6%
Calcium 25mg 77mg 5%
Phosphorus 120mg 83mg 5%
Fats 13.2g 9.8g 5%
Calories 326kcal 416kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 5.365g 4%
Selenium 7.1µg 5.1µg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 49mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.97mg 3%
Protein 6.36g 5.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.38mg 2%
Sodium 452mg 501mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.55mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.098mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 2.5µg 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 74.7g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 19.92g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Choline 6.3mg 8.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.155mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0%
Leucine 0.38mg 0%
Lysine 0.195mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0%
Valine 0.248mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Gingersnaps
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
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.