Pita bread vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita bread and paratha?
- Pita bread is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron, yet paratha is higher in fiber, manganese, and vitamin E.
- Pita bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 41% more.
- Pita bread has 11 times more folate than paratha. While pita bread has 107µg of folate, paratha has only 10µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita bread is lower.
- The glycemic index of paratha is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +244% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +444.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +970% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
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Water
~33.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.484 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3554.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.11mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 7.1µg | 36% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9.6g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 5.826g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.054mg | 25% |
| Folate | 107µg | 10µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.076mg | 19% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 13.2g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 1.83mg | 18% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 2.484g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 3.837g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.35mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.36g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 452mg | 4% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 326kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 3.4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 45.35g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6.3mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.465mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.034g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g | N/A |
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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
34%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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