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Paratha vs. Rye bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and Rye bread?

  • Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E, yet Rye bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Paratha has 9 times more Saturated Fat than Rye bread. Paratha has 5.826g of Saturated Fat, while Rye bread has 0.626g.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, rye 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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +192%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +75.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +39%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +335.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~125mg

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.44mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.075mg
~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
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.6%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
~equal in Carbs ~48.3g

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Rye bread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 259kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 13.2g 3.3g Paratha
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 35.75g 42.5g Rye bread
Carbs 45.35g 48.3g Rye bread
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Rye bread
Magnesium 37mg 40mg Rye bread
Calcium 25mg 73mg Rye bread
Potassium 139mg 166mg Rye bread
Iron 1.61mg 2.83mg Rye bread
Sugar 4.15g 3.85g Rye bread
Fiber 9.6g 5.8g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 0.82mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 125mg Rye bread
Sodium 452mg 603mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.33mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.824mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.434mg Rye bread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 3.805mg Rye bread
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.44mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.075mg Paratha
Vitamin K 3.4µg 1.2µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 110µg Rye bread
Trans Fat 0.034g Rye bread
Choline 6.3mg 14.6mg Rye bread
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.626g Rye bread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 1.311g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.799g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.096mg Rye bread
Threonine 0.255mg Rye bread
Isoleucine 0.319mg Rye bread
Leucine 0.579mg Rye bread
Lysine 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.139mg Rye bread
Phenylalanine 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.379mg Rye bread
Histidine 0.182mg Rye bread
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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is better in case of low diet
Paratha Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.