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Paratha vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between paratha and taco shells?

  • Paratha is richer in manganese and fiber, yet taco shells are richer in phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, calcium, and zinc.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% higher.
  • Paratha contains less saturated fat.
  • Paratha has a lower glycemic index than taco shells.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Taco shells, baked 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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +152.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +590%
Contains more CholineCholine +374.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.867mg
~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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more WaterWater +423.4%
Contains more FatsFats +65.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +80.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.2%

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
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +75%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more FructoseFructose +250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1600%
Contains more StarchStarch +74.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Taco shells DV% diff.
Manganese 1.054mg 0.56mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 5.495g 20%
Phosphorus 120mg 233mg 16%
Folate 10µg 69µg 15%
Fats 13.2g 21.79g 13%
Fiber 9.6g 6.7g 12%
Magnesium 37mg 83mg 11%
Starch 31.5g 54.94g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.216mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.837g 6.935g 8%
Calories 326kcal 476kcal 8%
Calcium 25mg 100mg 8%
Zinc 0.82mg 1.61mg 7%
Carbs 45.35g 63.49g 6%
Saturated fat 5.826g 7.105g 6%
Sodium 452mg 324mg 6%
Choline 6.3mg 29.9mg 4%
Selenium 7.1µg 4.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.69mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 8.6µg 4%
Copper 0.146mg 0.113mg 4%
Potassium 139mg 231mg 3%
Protein 6.36g 6.41g 0%
Net carbs 35.75g 56.79g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Iron 1.61mg 1.64mg 0%
Sugar 4.15g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.867mg 0%
Trans fat 0.034g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.35g 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.27g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Taco shells
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%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.