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Paratha vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paratha and pound cake?

  • Paratha is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium, yet pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, folate, and vitamin D.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
  • Paratha has 16 times more fiber than pound cake. Paratha has 9.6g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
  • Paratha contains less cholesterol.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +362.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +247.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +858.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.6%
~equal in Potassium ~149mg
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +320%
Contains more CholineCholine +941.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.2%
Contains more WaterWater +29.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
~equal in Fats ~13.96g
~equal in Other ~1.53g

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +81.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +415.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1653.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +114.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.33g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Pound cake DV% diff.
Manganese 1.054mg 0.11mg 41%
Fiber 9.6g 0.6g 36%
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.249mg 13%
Copper 0.146mg 0.042mg 12%
Choline 6.3mg 65.6mg 11%
Folate 10µg 42µg 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 70µg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 8mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.419g 6%
Starch 31.5g 17.36g 6%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.65mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.173mg 5%
Saturated fat 5.826g 4.811g 5%
Selenium 7.1µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Zinc 0.82mg 0.43mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.036mg 3%
Sodium 452mg 377mg 3%
Phosphorus 120mg 140mg 3%
Carbs 45.35g 53.64g 3%
Protein 6.36g 5g 3%
Iron 1.61mg 1.48mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 3.02g 2%
Calcium 25mg 47mg 2%
Calories 326kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.615mg 1%
Fats 13.2g 13.96g 1%
Net carbs 35.75g 53.04g N/A
Potassium 139mg 149mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.485mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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