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Yellow cake vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yellow cake and Paratha?

  • Yellow cake is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Iron, yet Paratha is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Paratha's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% higher.
  • Yellow cake has 7 times more Vitamin K than Paratha. Yellow cake has 25.1µg of Vitamin K, while Paratha has 3.4µg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

We used Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +374.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.146mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +638.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
Contains more CholineCholine +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 FatsFats +34.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.826g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
88% 5% 5%
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 +1986.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +268.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +77.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +268.4%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +709.5%
~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.
Yellow cake Paratha
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Paratha Opinion
Calories 379kcal 326kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 6.36g Paratha
Fats 17.75g 13.2g Yellow cake
Net carbs 53.86g 35.75g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 45.35g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 1mg Paratha
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 32mg 25mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 139mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.03mg 1.61mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g 4.15g Paratha
Fiber 1.5g 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.159mg 0.146mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 8.55g 31.5g Paratha
Phosphorus 138mg 120mg Yellow cake
Sodium 310mg 452mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.35mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 5.9µg 7.1µg Paratha
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.11mg Paratha
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.076mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 1.83mg Paratha
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 25.1µg 3.4µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 10µg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.034g Paratha
Choline 17.4mg 6.3mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 5.826g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 3.837g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 2.484g Yellow cake
Fructose 0.62g 0.35g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.064g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0.006g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g 2.386g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.07g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.