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Paratha vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paratha and Pop tarts

  • Paratha has more Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Pop tarts has more Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Fiber is 34% more.
  • Pop tarts are lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.9%
~equal in Calcium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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% 0.36% 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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168%
Contains more OtherOther +33.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
~equal in Fats ~13.3g

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Paratha Pop tarts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 326kcal 412kcal Pop tarts
Protein 6.36g 4.6g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 13.3g Pop tarts
Net carbs 35.75g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 45.35g 68.41g Pop tarts
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 37mg 16mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 24mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 95mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 4.15g 30.9g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 1.1g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 0.82mg 1.27mg Pop tarts
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 88mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 398mg Pop tarts
Vitamin A 6IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 2µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 80µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.034g Pop tarts
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 6.5g Pop tarts
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.81g Pop tarts
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Pop tarts
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
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha
Paratha 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

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.