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Baking powder vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between baking powder and naan?

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while naan is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 582% higher.
  • Naan has 100 times less Calcium than baking powder. Baking powder has 5876mg of Calcium, while naan has 59mg.
  • Naan is lower in sodium.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than naan (71).

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Naan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9859.3%
Contains more IronIron +537%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1065.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +151.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +825%
Contains more CopperCopper +1480%
Contains more ZincZinc +12300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Naan
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Naan
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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
Contains more OtherOther +3281.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.8%
Contains more WaterWater +598%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Naan Opinion
Calories 53kcal 286kcal Naan
Protein 0g 10.2g Naan
Fats 0g 6.7g Naan
Net carbs 27.5g 41.41g Naan
Carbs 27.7g 46.21g Naan
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 5876mg 59mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 185mg Naan
Iron 11.02mg 1.73mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 3.4g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.01mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.01mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 2191mg 188mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 467mg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.011mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 0.2µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.176mg Naan
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.18mg Naan
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg Naan
Folate 0µg 16µg Naan
Choline 0mg 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 0g 2.907g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.258g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Naan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Baking powder
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 10133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.907g)
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.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.