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Paratha vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and pancake different?

  • Paratha is higher in manganese and copper; however, pancake is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for paratha is 37% higher.
  • Paratha contains 3 times more copper than pancake. While paratha contains 0.146mg of copper, pancake contains only 0.049mg.
  • Pancake has less saturated fat.
  • Paratha has a lower glycemic index (53) than pancake (66).

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +198%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +427%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +776%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Sodium ~439mg

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 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +57.9%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Pancake
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 Pancake DV% diff.
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Manganese 1.054mg 0.2mg 37%
Calcium 25mg 219mg 19%
Cholesterol 1mg 59mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.826g 2.122g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.281mg 16%
Selenium 7.1µg 14.9µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.447g 13%
Starch 31.5g 13%
Copper 0.146mg 0.049mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.201mg 8%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Carbs 45.35g 28.3g 6%
Vitamin A 2µg 54µg 6%
Phosphorus 120mg 159mg 6%
Calories 326kcal 227kcal 5%
Magnesium 37mg 16mg 5%
Fats 13.2g 9.7g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 2.474g 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.046mg 3%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.56mg 2%
Iron 1.61mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.567mg 2%
Choline 6.3mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.405mg 1%
Sodium 452mg 439mg 1%
Protein 6.36g 6.4g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 28.3g N/A
Potassium 139mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.704g)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.