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Paratha vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Paratha and Yellow cake?

  • Paratha is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, yet Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Iron.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

We used Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +374.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +638.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.793g

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
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +268.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +709.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1986.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +268.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +77.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 326kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 6.36g 3.16g Paratha
Fats 13.2g 17.75g Yellow cake
Net carbs 35.75g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 45.35g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 1mg 16mg Paratha
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 37mg 20mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 139mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.03mg Yellow cake
Sugar 4.15g 39.22g Paratha
Fiber 9.6g 1.5g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.82mg 0.42mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g 8.55g Paratha
Phosphorus 120mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 452mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 6IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 2µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 1.35mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 1.054mg 0.222mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 5.9µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.043mg Paratha
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.093mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 0.8mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.165mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg Paratha
Vitamin K 3.4µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 10µg 22µg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 0.034g 1.313g Paratha
Choline 6.3mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.826g 5.793g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 4.728g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.35g 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g 0g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.07g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.