Paratha vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between paratha and white bread
- Paratha is higher in fiber and manganese, yet white bread is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- White bread covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 35% more than paratha.
- Paratha contains 8 times more saturated fat than white bread. While paratha contains 5.826g of saturated fat, white bread contains only 0.698g.
- The glycemic index of paratha is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +476% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +513.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +384.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1010% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.533mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 2.7g | 28% |
| Selenium | 7.1µg | 22µg | 27% |
| Folate | 10µg | 111µg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 3.61mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.054mg | 0.536mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.826g | 0.698g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.83mg | 4.78mg | 18% |
| Fats | 13.2g | 3.33g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 144mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.837g | 0.599g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.484g | 1.602g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.101mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 8.85g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Calories | 326kcal | 266kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 120mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 14.6mg | 2% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 37.17g | 2% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 490mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 45.35g | 49.42g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.82mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 0.536mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 35.75g | 46.72g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +296.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.42g
~equal in
Water
~36.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.484 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +540.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +18% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +348.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +594.3% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~1.67g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
