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Naan vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Naan and English muffins

  • Naan is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , yet English muffins are higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Naan covers your daily Manganese needs 39% more than English muffins.
  • Naan contains 4 times more Vitamin E than English muffins. While Naan contains 1.32mg of Vitamin E , English muffins contain only 0.31mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in English muffins are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough).

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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 Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +176.3%
Contains more Iron +131.2%
Contains more Selenium +96.5%
Equal in Sodium - 425
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +69.7%
Contains more Zinc +18.1%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +177.2%
Contains more Calcium +176.3%
Contains more Iron +131.2%
Contains more Selenium +96.5%
Equal in Sodium - 425

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.
Naan
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.7%
Contains more Folate +487.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17
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
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Other +16.4%
Contains more Water +24.8%
Equal in Carbs - 44.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +15.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45.3%
Equal in Starch - 37.2
Equal in Glucose - 0.66
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
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +15.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +45.3%
Equal in Starch - 37.2
Equal in Glucose - 0.66

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Naan English muffins
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Naan English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 40.67g Naan
Protein 10.2g 8.87g Naan
Fats 6.7g 1.69g Naan
Carbs 46.21g 44.17g Naan
Calories 286kcal 227kcal Naan
Starch 36g 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.8g 0.69g Naan
Sugar 3.4g 3.53g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 3.5g Naan
Calcium 59mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 1.73mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 68mg 24mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 92mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 109mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 1.24mg 1.05mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.135mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.505mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.31mg Naan
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.054mg Naan
Folate 16µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.2µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 2.907g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 0.383g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.498g Naan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan English muffins
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
19%
Naan
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients
  2. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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