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Dough vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Dough and Naan?

  • Dough is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, while Naan is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 44% higher.
  • Naan has 8 times less Folate than Dough. Dough has 123µg of Folate, while Naan has 16µg.
  • Dough is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
2
:
8
Naan
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Selenium +150.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +142.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Iron +126%
Contains more Selenium +150.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.5%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +142.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.158

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.
Dough
5
:
4
Naan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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 B1 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Folate +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +371.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
2
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3
Naan
Contains more Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.2
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 Carbs +12.3%
Contains more Fats +176.9%
Equal in Protein - 10.2
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
1
:
2
Naan
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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3
Naan
Contains more Starch +22.9%
Contains more Maltose +146.7%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +56.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +22.9%
Contains more Maltose +146.7%
Contains more Glucose +50%
Contains more Fructose +56.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Naan Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 41.41g Dough
Protein 10.75g 10.2g Dough
Fats 2.42g 6.7g Naan
Carbs 51.88g 46.21g Dough
Calories 272kcal 286kcal Naan
Starch 44.23g 36g Dough
Fructose 0.51g 0.8g Naan
Sugar 4.62g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 2.2g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 52mg 59mg Naan
Iron 3.91mg 1.73mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 105mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 117mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 602mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 1.04mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.152mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.577mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 28.6µg 11.4µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.176mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.18mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 3.58mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 123µg 16µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 3.3µg Naan
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Naan
Saturated Fat 0.529g 2.907g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 1.258g Naan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
43%
Dough
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dough
Dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.