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Italian bread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian bread and Naan

  • Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin E .
  • Italian bread covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Naan.
  • Naan has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Italian bread. Italian bread has 0.473mg of Vitamin B1, while Naan has 0.176mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian 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 +32.2%
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Selenium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +201.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +32.2%
Contains more Iron +69.9%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Selenium +138.6%
Contains more Magnesium +151.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +201.7%

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 B1 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +1093.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
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 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Folate +1093.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +15.9%
Contains more Fats +91.4%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.258
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.258

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Naan Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 41.41g Italian bread
Protein 8.8g 10.2g Naan
Fats 3.5g 6.7g Naan
Carbs 50.1g 46.21g Italian bread
Calories 271kcal 286kcal Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.17g 3.4g Italian bread
Fiber 3.2g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 78mg 59mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 1.73mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 103mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 110mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 550mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.86mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.191mg 0.158mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 27.2µg 11.4µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.176mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.18mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 3.58mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 191µg 16µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 2.907g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 1.258g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
38%
Italian bread
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.

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