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Paratha vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Paratha and Shortcake

  • Paratha has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Shortcake has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% more.
  • Paratha has 2 times more Magnesium than Shortcake. Paratha has 37mg of Magnesium, while Shortcake has 16mg.
  • Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more IronIron +57.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.4%

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.1g
~equal in Fats ~14.2g
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Shortcake Opinion
Calories 326kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.36g 6.1g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 35.75g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 45.35g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 1mg 3mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 16mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 139mg 106mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Sugar 4.15g Shortcake
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.076mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.48mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 452mg 506mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 2µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.33mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.248mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.03mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 53µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 0.034g Shortcake
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
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 Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.