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Paratha vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Paratha and Saltine cracker

  • Paratha has more Fiber, and Manganese, however, Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Saltine cracker covers your daily need of Iron 76% more than Paratha.
  • Paratha has 24 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Paratha has 5.826g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker has only 0.244g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
Contains more IronIron +379.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +201.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.145mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +676.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1140%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.085mg
~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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +725%
Contains more WaterWater +885.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.5%
Contains more OtherOther +38.4%

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% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2602.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 326kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 6.36g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 13.2g 1.6g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 45.35g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 37mg 26mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 22mg Paratha
Potassium 139mg 115mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 4.15g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 9.6g 2.7g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.145mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 113mg Paratha
Sodium 452mg 849mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.12mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.637mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.39mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 3.4µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 10µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Trans Fat 0.034g Saltine cracker
Choline 6.3mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 5.826g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 0.142g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.685g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
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 Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.582g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Paratha
Paratha is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.