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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.
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Muffin
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.6%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +23.8%
Contains more Magnesium +270%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +121.6%
Contains more Copper +143.3%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Contains more Calcium +76%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1052.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.5%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1052.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.47

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Equal in Other - 1.48
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
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 Protein +41.6%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Fats +21.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Muffin
Contains more Starch +93.1%
Contains more Maltose +261.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1500.6%
Contains more Glucose +251.4%
Contains more Fructose +245.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
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 Starch +93.1%
Contains more Maltose +261.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1500.6%
Contains more Glucose +251.4%
Contains more Fructose +245.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 6.36g 4.49g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 45.35g 53g Muffin
Calories 326kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 31.5g 16.31g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 4.15g 31.47g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 1.1g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.61mg 1.3mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 10mg Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 139mg 121mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.82mg 0.37mg Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.06mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.449mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 6IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.35mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.418mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg Paratha
Folate 10µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 3.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 1mg 30mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.2g Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Muffin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Paratha
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.