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Baking powder vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Naan?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Naan is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 582% higher.
  • Naan has 23 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Naan has 467mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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.
Contains more Calcium +9859.3%
Contains more Iron +537%
Contains more Phosphorus +1065.4%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +12300%
Contains more Copper +1480%
Contains more Manganese +12627.3%
Contains more Selenium +5600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +9859.3%
Contains more Iron +537%
Contains more Phosphorus +1065.4%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +12300%
Contains more Copper +1480%
Contains more Manganese +12627.3%
Contains more Selenium +5600%

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.
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Naan
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +3281.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Water +598%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Other +3281.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.8%
Contains more Water +598%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Naan Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 41.41g Naan
Protein 0g 10.2g Naan
Fats 0g 6.7g Naan
Carbs 27.7g 46.21g Naan
Calories 53kcal 286kcal Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 0g 3.4g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 5876mg 59mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.73mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 2191mg 188mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 10600mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.01mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.01mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.011mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 0.2µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.18mg Naan
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 0µg 16µg Naan
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Naan
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.907g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.258g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Naan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Baking powder
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 10133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.907g)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.