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Naan vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Naan and Saltine cracker

  • Naan is richer in Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 75% higher.
  • Naan contains 12 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. Naan contains 2.907g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker contains 0.244g.

Food types used in this article are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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 Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Iron +346.2%
Contains more Selenium +87.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
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 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Calcium +168.2%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +119.8%
Contains more Iron +346.2%
Contains more Selenium +87.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.145

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 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.5%
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +318.8%
Contains more Water +926.5%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.5
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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +318.8%
Contains more Water +926.5%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 10.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1270.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 41.41g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.2g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 6.7g 1.6g Naan
Carbs 46.21g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 286kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 4.8g 2.7g Naan
Calcium 59mg 22mg Naan
Iron 1.73mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 68mg 26mg Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 115mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 849mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.94mg Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.145mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.637mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin A 6IU 0IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.12mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.085mg Naan
Folate 16µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 3.3µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 2.907g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 0.142g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.685g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan Saltine 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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.