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Naan vs. French rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Naan and French rolls?

  • Naan is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while French rolls are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 37% higher.
  • French rolls have 3 times less Magnesium than Naan. Naan has 68mg of Magnesium, while French rolls have 20mg.
  • French rolls are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Rolls, french 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.
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +150.4%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%
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 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Contains more Magnesium +240%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +37.8%
Contains more Copper +17%
Contains more Manganese +150.4%
Contains more Calcium +54.2%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Selenium +144.7%

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.
Naan
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +606.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +606.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
Equal in Water - 34.8
Equal in Other - 2.1
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% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +18.6%
Contains more Fats +55.8%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
Equal in Water - 34.8
Equal in Other - 2.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.961
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.961

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Naan French rolls
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 Naan French rolls Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 47g French rolls
Protein 10.2g 8.6g Naan
Fats 6.7g 4.3g Naan
Carbs 46.21g 50.2g French rolls
Calories 286kcal 277kcal Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g 0.31g French rolls
Fiber 4.8g 3.2g Naan
Calcium 59mg 91mg French rolls
Iron 1.73mg 2.71mg French rolls
Magnesium 68mg 20mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 84mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 114mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 574mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.9mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.135mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.559mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 27.9µg French rolls
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.3mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.523mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.3mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 4.352mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.039mg Naan
Folate 16µg 113µg French rolls
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.8µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.099mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg French rolls
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 2.907g 0.962g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 1.961g French rolls
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.834g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Naan French rolls
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
34%
French rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
56%
French rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients
  2. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/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.