| Atta |
Maida |
| Atta is pure wheat flour |
Maida is refined wheat flour |
| Contains higher amount of fibre, carbohydrates, protein and vitamins |
Contains only carbohydrate |
| Keeps weight under control |
Increases obesity |
| Helps in preventing diabetes |
Causes diabetes
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| Easy to digest |
Causes constipation
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| Prevents heart diseases
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Increases risk of heart diseases
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| Healthy for kids, pregnant women, aged people
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Not good for kids, pregnant women and aged people
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| Lowers blood cholesterol and triglyceride level |
Increases blood cholesterol and triglyceride level
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| Prevents formation of gall stone |
Increase possibilities of formation of gall stone
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