Pound cake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pound cake and paratha?
- Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, choline, folate, and vitamin A, yet paratha is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
- Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
- Paratha contains less cholesterol.
We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +362.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +247.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +858.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42% |
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 | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +941.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.2g
~equal in
Other
~1.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 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 | -17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1653.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +114.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +81.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +415.2% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.35g
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 1.054mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 9.6g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.076mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 6.3mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 10µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 70µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 2.484g | 6% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 31.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 1.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 5.826g | 5% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 7.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.82mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 452mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 53.64g | 45.35g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 6.36g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 3.837g | 2% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.83mg | 1% |
| Fats | 13.96g | 13.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.04g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Potassium | 149mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 33.36g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 2.386g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
26%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paratha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)