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Naan vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Naan and Pound cake?

  • Naan is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 56% more.
  • Naan has 9 times more Magnesium than Pound cake. While Naan has 68mg of Magnesium, Pound cake has only 8mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Naan is lower.

We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types in this article.

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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
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +188.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +128%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +188.4%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Selenium +128%
Contains less Sodium -19.3%

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
5
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +3916.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.3%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
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
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +104%
Contains more Water +34.9%
Contains more Other +30.1%
Contains more Fats +108.4%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
1
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
Naan
3
:
3
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Starch +107.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.4%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Lactose +154%
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
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +107.4%
Contains more Fructose +142.4%
Contains more Maltose +354.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +25%
Contains more Lactose +154%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 10.2g 5g Naan
Fats 6.7g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 46.21g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 286kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 36g 17.36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g 0.33g Naan
Sugar 3.4g 33.36g Naan
Fiber 4.8g 0.6g Naan
Calcium 59mg 47mg Naan
Iron 1.73mg 1.48mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 8mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 140mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 149mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 1.24mg 0.43mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.042mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.11mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 5µg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.65mg Naan
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.173mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 1.615mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.036mg Naan
Folate 16µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 3.3µg 1.7µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg Naan
Trans Fat 0.192g Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 4.811g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.