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Paratha vs. Oatmeal bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between paratha and oatmeal bread

  • Paratha is higher in fiber and vitamin E, yet oatmeal bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Oatmeal bread covers your daily selenium needs 32% more than paratha.
  • Paratha contains 8 times more saturated fat than oatmeal bread. While paratha contains 5.826g of saturated fat, oatmeal bread contains only 0.703g.
  • The glycemic index of paratha is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, oatmeal.

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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 26% 20% 13% 101% 70% 28% 54% 58% 123% 134%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164%
Contains more IronIron +67.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~142mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~126mg
~equal in Sodium ~447mg

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% 1.7% 9.6% 0% 100% 55% 59% 20% 16% 3.8% 3.8% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 4% 49% 37% 2%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 36.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Water ~36.7g

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.578 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.702 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +143.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Oatmeal bread DV% diff.
Selenium 7.1µg 24.6µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.399mg 24%
Saturated fat 5.826g 0.703g 23%
Fiber 9.6g 4g 22%
Fats 13.2g 4.4g 14%
Iron 1.61mg 2.7mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.24mg 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Folate 10µg 62µg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.136mg 8%
Copper 0.146mg 0.209mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.48mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 1.578g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.702g 5%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.94mg 5%
Calcium 25mg 66mg 4%
Protein 6.36g 8.4g 4%
Calories 326kcal 269kcal 3%
Choline 6.3mg 18.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.341mg 2%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.02mg 2%
Phosphorus 120mg 126mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.068mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg 1%
Carbs 45.35g 48.5g 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 44.5g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Magnesium 37mg 37mg 0%
Potassium 139mg 142mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 8.14g N/A
Sodium 452mg 447mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.325mg 0%
Leucine 0.608mg 0%
Lysine 0.27mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.414mg 0%
Valine 0.393mg 0%
Histidine 0.186mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Oatmeal 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
25%
Oatmeal bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
63%
Oatmeal bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.123g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal bread
Oatmeal bread 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. Oatmeal bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172678/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.