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Paratha vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Paratha and Tortilla

  • Paratha contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +421.1%

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +648.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1280%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +179.2%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Tortilla Opinion
Calories 326kcal 310kcal Paratha
Protein 6.36g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 13.2g 9.76g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 36.09g Tortilla
Carbs 45.35g 45.89g Tortilla
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 37mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 25mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 139mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 1.61mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 4.15g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 9.6g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.146mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.82mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 452mg 512mg Paratha
Vitamin A 6IU 5IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0.9mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 3.4µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 10µg 138µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.034g 0g Tortilla
Choline 6.3mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 5.826g 4.878g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 3.062g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 0.992g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
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 0g 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 Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.