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Graham cracker vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Graham cracker and Naan

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Naan.
  • Naan has 6 times less Folate than Graham cracker. Graham cracker has 91µg of Folate, while Naan has 16µg.
  • Graham cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Zinc +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 185
Equal in Sodium - 467
Equal in Copper - 0.158
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Zinc +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 185
Equal in Sodium - 467
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.
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Naan
Contains more Vitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.9%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +929.5%
Contains more Other +19.9%
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +58.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.1%
Contains more Protein +52.5%
Contains more Water +929.5%
Contains more Other +19.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.3%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +29.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Fructose +23.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +29.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Fructose +23.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Naan Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 41.41g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 10.2g Naan
Fats 10.6g 6.7g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 46.21g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 286kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g 36g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g 0.8g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 3.4g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 77mg 59mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 1.73mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 185mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 170mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 459mg 467mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.17mg 0.158mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 6.3µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 2IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.51mg 1.32mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.176mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.18mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 3.58mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.128mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 16µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 3.3µg Graham cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Naan
Saturated Fat 1.633g 2.907g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1.946g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 1.258g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham cracker 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
35%
Graham cracker
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.274g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.