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Danish pastry vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Naan

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Naan has more Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.
  • Naan is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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 less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +298.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +65.8%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Magnesium +353.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Copper +77.5%
Contains more Manganese +298.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.73

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 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +226.9%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +32.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 Fats +226.9%
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Carbs +24.2%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +32.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +481.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +481.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Naan Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 41.41g Naan
Protein 8g 10.2g Naan
Fats 21.9g 6.7g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 46.21g Naan
Calories 374kcal 286kcal Danish pastry
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 6.95g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 1g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 35mg 59mg Naan
Iron 1.8mg 1.73mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 108mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 98mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 417mg 467mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.089mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.351mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 18.9µg 11.4µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 6IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.176mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.18mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 60µg 16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 3.3µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.907g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 1.946g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.258g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.