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Paratha vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between paratha and muffin

  • Paratha has more fiber, manganese, and copper; however, muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Paratha covers your daily fiber needs 34% more than muffin.
  • Muffin has 2 times less copper than paratha. Paratha has 0.146mg of copper, while muffin has 0.06mg.
  • Muffin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.9%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.5%

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1052.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more CholineCholine +1368.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.47mg

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.6%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more FatsFats +21.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
~equal in Other ~1.48g

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +226.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +93.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +261.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1500.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +251.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +245.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Muffin DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 8.103g 37%
Fiber 9.6g 1.1g 34%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 39.2µg 30%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.449mg 26%
Choline 6.3mg 92.5mg 16%
Saturated fat 5.826g 2.844g 14%
Cholesterol 1mg 30mg 10%
Folate 10µg 48µg 10%
Copper 0.146mg 0.06mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.163mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 37mg 10mg 6%
Starch 31.5g 16.31g 6%
Sodium 452mg 336mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.168mg 5%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.37mg 4%
Phosphorus 120mg 146mg 4%
Protein 6.36g 4.49g 4%
Fats 13.2g 16.07g 4%
Iron 1.61mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Carbs 45.35g 53g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.418mg 3%
Calories 326kcal 375kcal 2%
Selenium 7.1µg 8.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.63mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 21µg 2%
Calcium 25mg 44mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 4.822g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 139mg 121mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Fructose 0.35g 1.21g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 31.47g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.47mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.982g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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