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Paratha vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and Papadum?

  • Paratha has less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc than Papadum.
  • Papadum's daily need coverage for Copper is 95% higher.
  • Paratha has 5 times more Saturated Fat than Papadum. Paratha has 5.826g of Saturated Fat, while Papadum has 1.084g.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Papad types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Calcium +472%
Contains more Iron +384.5%
Contains more Magnesium +632.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +619.4%
Contains more Zinc +314.6%
Contains more Copper +583.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%
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 43% 293% 194% 166% 89% 228% 93% 333% 204% 46%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Calcium +472%
Contains more Iron +384.5%
Contains more Magnesium +632.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.8%
Contains more Potassium +619.4%
Contains more Zinc +314.6%
Contains more Copper +583.6%
Contains more Manganese +48.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Folate +2090%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 70% 60% 28% 56% 66% 165% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.3%
Contains more Folate +2090%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +306.2%
Contains more Water +859.9%
Contains more Protein +301.9%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +392.5%
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more Fats +306.2%
Contains more Water +859.9%
Contains more Protein +301.9%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +392.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +621.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Papadum Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 41.27g Papadum
Protein 6.36g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 13.2g 3.25g Paratha
Carbs 45.35g 59.87g Papadum
Calories 326kcal 371kcal Papadum
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 0g Papadum
Fiber 9.6g 18.6g Papadum
Calcium 25mg 143mg Papadum
Iron 1.61mg 7.8mg Papadum
Magnesium 37mg 271mg Papadum
Phosphorus 120mg 385mg Papadum
Potassium 139mg 1000mg Papadum
Sodium 452mg 1745mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 3.4mg Papadum
Copper 0.146mg 0.998mg Papadum
Manganese 1.054mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 7.1µg 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin A 6IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.05mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.472mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.285mg Papadum
Folate 10µg 219µg Papadum
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.4µg Paratha
Tryptophan 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg Papadum
Cholesterol 1mg 4mg Paratha
Trans Fat 0.034g Papadum
Saturated Fat 5.826g 1.084g Papadum
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.532g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.148g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Papadum
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
37%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 1293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.