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Paratha vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and irish soda bread different?

  • Paratha is richer in manganese and fiber, while irish soda bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and calcium.
  • Paratha covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than irish soda bread.
  • Paratha contains 5 times more saturated fat than irish soda bread. Paratha contains 5.826g of saturated fat, while irish soda bread contains 1.111g.
  • Irish soda bread has a higher glycemic index (69) than paratha (53).

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe 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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +196.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91.4%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~114mg

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 2.7% 16% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +370%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.083mg

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
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +164%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +44.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.6g

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Irish soda bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Irish soda bread DV% diff.
Manganese 1.054mg 0.355mg 30%
Fiber 9.6g 2.6g 28%
Saturated fat 5.826g 1.111g 21%
Selenium 7.1µg 16µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.298mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.269mg 15%
Iron 1.61mg 2.69mg 14%
Fats 13.2g 5g 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Folate 10µg 47µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.478g 7%
Calcium 25mg 81mg 6%
Cholesterol 1mg 18mg 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 48µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 1.999g 5%
Carbs 45.35g 56g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.25mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.405mg 4%
Potassium 139mg 266mg 4%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Calories 326kcal 290kcal 2%
Sodium 452mg 398mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.57mg 2%
Copper 0.146mg 0.13mg 2%
Phosphorus 120mg 114mg 1%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Protein 6.36g 6.6g 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 53.4g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.083mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.436mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.138mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.159mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Irish soda 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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.715g)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.