French bread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between French bread and Naan?
- French bread is higher in Selenium, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Naan is higher in Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.
- French bread has 9 times more Folate than Naan. While French bread has 140µg of Folate, Naan has only 16µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Naan is lower.
We used Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +123.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +119.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +775% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +594.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +560% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +404.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 319kcal | 286kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 6.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 41.41g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 46.21g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 68mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 185mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 1.73mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g | 3.4g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.158mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.24mg |
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| Starch | 36g |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 467mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 1.4mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 11.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.176mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 3.58mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 2.907g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 1.946g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 1.258g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg |
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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.