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Naan vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Naan and Muffin

  • Naan has more Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Zinc, while Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Folate.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 41% higher.
  • Muffin contains 7 times less Magnesium than Naan. Naan contains 68mg of Magnesium, while Muffin contains 10mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Naan is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Naan
Naan
9
:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +235.1%
Contains more Copper +163.3%
Contains more Manganese +211.8%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%

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
Naan
4
:
8
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1087.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163
Naan
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Vitamin A +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1087.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.168
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Fats +139.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Naan
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +39.8%
Contains more Other +34.5%
Contains more Fats +139.9%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
0
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +544.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.844

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
2
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +120.7%
Contains more Maltose +219.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +105%
Contains more Fructose +51.3%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54
Naan
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
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +120.7%
Contains more Maltose +219.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +105%
Contains more Fructose +51.3%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 10.2g 4.49g Naan
Fats 6.7g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 46.21g 53g Muffin
Calories 286kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 36g 16.31g Naan
Fructose 0.8g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 3.4g 31.47g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 1.1g Naan
Calcium 59mg 44mg Naan
Iron 1.73mg 1.3mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 10mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 146mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 121mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.24mg 0.37mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.06mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.449mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 8.2µg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.168mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.163mg Naan
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 1.418mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.04mg Naan
Folate 16µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 3.3µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 1mg 30mg Naan
Trans Fat 0.2g Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Naan Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.