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Biscuit vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between biscuits and naan

  • Biscuits have 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 for manganese, 44% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 4 times more calcium than naan. While biscuits have 235mg of calcium, naan has only 59mg.
  • The glycemic index of naan is higher.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +298.3%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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% 0.67% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.378mg 1.4mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.258g 19%
Calcium 235mg 59mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.176mg 15%
Fats 16.3g 6.7g 15%
Selenium 19.5µg 11.4µg 15%
Starch 36g 15%
Iron 2.9mg 1.73mg 15%
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 1.946g 12%
Magnesium 18mg 68mg 12%
Folate 61µg 16µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Copper 0.082mg 0.158mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.128mg 7%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.24mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.324g 2.907g 6%
Protein 7g 10.2g 6%
Sodium 580mg 467mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.58mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Calories 353kcal 286kcal 3%
Phosphorus 164mg 188mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 185mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg 1%
Carbs 44.6g 46.21g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
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.