Pita vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita and Paratha different?
- Pita is higher in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Paratha is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Paratha is 30% higher.
- Pita contains 3 times more Calcium than Paratha. While Pita contains 86mg of Calcium, Paratha contains only 25mg.
- Pita has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties used 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 CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| 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 | +142.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1000% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 326kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 6.36g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 13.2g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 35.75g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 45.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 4.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 9.6g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.146mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.82mg |
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| Starch | 31.5g |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 452mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.054mg |
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| Selenium | 7.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.465mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 10µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.034g |
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| Choline | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 5.826g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 3.837g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 2.484g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.35g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.064g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.386g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita 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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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.