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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.

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.
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 61% 27% 52% 13% 59% 23% 49% 138% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +47.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +66.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.64

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.867
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 28% 0% 0% 28% 18% 35% 28% 19% 8% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin E +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Folate +590%
Contains more Vitamin K +152.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.08
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.867

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +423.4%
Contains more Fats +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
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 Water +423.4%
Contains more Fats +65.1%
Contains more Carbs +40%
Contains more Other +20.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.484 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Starch +74.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Starch +74.4%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 35.75g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 6.36g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 13.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 45.35g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 326kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 31.5g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.35g 0.1g Paratha
Sugar 4.15g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 9.6g 6.7g Paratha
Calcium 25mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.61mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 37mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 120mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 139mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 452mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.82mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.146mg 0.113mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.56mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 4.8µg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.69mg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 10µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 3.4µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.034g 0.172g Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 7.105g Paratha
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Paratha
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

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 lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.