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Tortilla vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Paratha

  • Paratha contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
  • Paratha contains 14 times less Folate than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 138µg of Folate, while Paratha contains 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +129.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +876%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +63.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +421.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +648.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1280%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more OtherOther +179.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 -16.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Paratha Opinion
Calories 310kcal 326kcal Paratha
Protein 9.76g 6.36g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 36.09g 35.75g Tortilla
Carbs 45.89g 45.35g Tortilla
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 37mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 25mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 139mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 1.61mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g 4.15g Tortilla
Fiber 9.8g 9.6g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.146mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.82mg Tortilla
Starch 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 346mg 120mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 452mg Paratha
Vitamin A 5IU 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 37µg 7.1µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.11mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.076mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.83mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 3.4µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 10µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0g 0.034g Tortilla
Choline 20mg 6.3mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 5.826g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 3.837g Paratha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 2.484g Paratha
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
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 0g 0.002g Paratha
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.