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Shortcake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortcake and Paratha

  • Shortcake has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Folate, however, Paratha has more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 31% more.
  • Shortcake has 8 times more Calcium than Paratha. Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, while Paratha has 25mg.
  • Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +720%
Contains more IronIron +57.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219.4%

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +430%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more OtherOther +76.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
~equal in Protein ~6.36g
~equal in Fats ~13.2g
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
48% 32% 20%
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 -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Paratha Opinion
Calories 346kcal 326kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 14.2g 13.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 35.75g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 45.35g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 16mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 205mg 25mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 2.54mg 1.61mg Shortcake
Sugar 4.15g Shortcake
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.076mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.48mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 143mg 120mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 72IU 6IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg 2µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.33mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 17µg 7.1µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.11mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.83mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 53µg 10µg Shortcake
Trans Fat 0.034g Shortcake
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 3.772g 5.826g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.837g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 2.484g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Fructose 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Paratha
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
20%
Shortcake
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/nutrients
  2. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/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.