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Cracker vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Naan?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin E , while Naan is higher in Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 55% higher.
  • Naan has 6 times less Folate than Cracker. Cracker has 92µg of Folate, while Naan has 16µg.
  • Naan is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Naan
Contains more Calcium +103.4%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +103.4%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Magnesium +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +56.8%
Contains less Sodium -35.7%
Contains more Zinc +153.1%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +185.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%

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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2
Naan
Contains more Vitamin E +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +129.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +103.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Naan
Contains more Fats +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1011.5%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +294.5%
Contains more Carbs +32.7%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Contains more Protein +53.6%
Contains more Water +1011.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Naan
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +944.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +944.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Naan
Contains more Starch +38%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +27.7%
Contains more Fructose +175.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +212.5%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +38%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +27.7%
Contains more Fructose +175.9%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +212.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Naan Opinion
Net carbs 59g 41.41g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 10.2g Naan
Fats 26.43g 6.7g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 46.21g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 286kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 36g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.8g Naan
Sugar 8.18g 3.4g Naan
Fiber 2.3g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 120mg 59mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.73mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 248mg 188mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 726mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.49mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.104mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.491mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 6.7µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.32mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.176mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.18mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.58mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 92µg 16µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 3.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Naan
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.946g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.258g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.655g)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.