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Naan vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Naan and Gingerbread

  • Naan has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Selenium, and Potassium.
  • Naan covers your daily need of Manganese 31% more than Gingerbread.
  • Naan has 3 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. While Naan has 188mg of Phosphorus, Gingerbread has only 54mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +43%
Equal in Magnesium - 70
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.1%
Contains more Zinc +217.9%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains more Calcium +20.3%
Contains more Iron +66.5%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +23.4%
Contains more Selenium +43%
Equal in Magnesium - 70

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 B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.4%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Fats +144.8%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Water +24.6%
Contains more Fats +144.8%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.1%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 10.2g 3.9g Naan
Fats 6.7g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 46.21g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 286kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g Gingerbread
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Calcium 59mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.73mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 68mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 188mg 54mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 467mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.24mg 0.39mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 1.4mg 0.683mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 6IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.162mg Naan
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 1.738mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 16µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 1mg 32mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 4.122g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Naan Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.