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Naan vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Naan and Graham cracker

  • Naan has more Manganese, Selenium, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Graham cracker is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B1.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily Iron needs 26% more than Naan.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times less Selenium than Naan. Naan has 11.4µg of Selenium, while Graham cracker has 6.3µg.
  • Graham cracker contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 +70%
Contains more Zinc +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Contains more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Sodium - 459
Equal in Copper - 0.17
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Zinc +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Contains more Calcium +30.5%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 185
Equal in Potassium - 170
Equal in Sodium - 459
Equal in Copper - 0.17

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 +200%
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%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

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%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Fructose +23.8%
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
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
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +29.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +73.3%
Contains more Fructose +23.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Naan Graham cracker
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 Naan Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 10.2g 6.69g Naan
Fats 6.7g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 46.21g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 286kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 36g 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.8g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 3.4g 24.85g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 3.4g Naan
Calcium 59mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.73mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 68mg 40mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 185mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 170mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 1.24mg 0.96mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.4mg 1.019mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 6.3µg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU 2IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 16µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 3.3µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 5.388g 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
Naan Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
60%
Graham cracker

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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients
  2. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.