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Biscuit vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Biscuit and Naan

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Naan is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Naan covers your daily need of Manganese 44% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 4 times more Calcium than Naan. While Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, Naan has only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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.
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Naan
Contains more Calcium +298.3%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +298.3%
Contains more Iron +67.6%
Contains more Selenium +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.5%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +92.7%
Contains more Manganese +270.4%

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.
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Naan
Contains more Vitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Folate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Naan
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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 Fats +143.3%
Contains more Other +60.8%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Naan
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +230.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Naan Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 41.41g Biscuit
Protein 7g 10.2g Naan
Fats 16.3g 6.7g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 46.21g Naan
Calories 353kcal 286kcal Biscuit
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 2.18g 3.4g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 235mg 59mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.73mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 164mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 121mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 580mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.54mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.082mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.378mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 19.5µg 11.4µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 6IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.176mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.18mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 61µg 16µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 4.324g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.946g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.258g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Naan
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
25%
Biscuit
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.417g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.