Tortilla vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tortillas and paratha
- Paratha contains less vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and iron than tortillas.
- Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 59% higher.
- Paratha contains 14 times less folate than tortillas. Tortillas contain 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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
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Carbs
~45.35g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.11mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 7.1µg | 54% |
| Manganese | 1.054mg | 46% | |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 120mg | 32% |
| Folate | 138µg | 10µg | 32% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 25mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.83mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.08mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.076mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.146mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.61mg | 13% |
| Starch | 31.5g | 13% | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 2.484g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.82mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.36g | 7% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 13.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 139mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 5.826g | 4% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 452mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 1.35mg | 3% |
| Choline | 20mg | 6.3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 3.837g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 326kcal | 1% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 9.6g | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 45.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 | 0g | 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
45%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paratha contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)