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Irish soda bread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Irish soda bread and Naan different?

  • Irish soda bread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 45% higher.
  • Irish soda bread contains 3 times more Folate than Naan. While Irish soda bread contains 47µg of Folate, Naan contains only 16µg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
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 +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.4%

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.946g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Irish soda bread Naan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Irish soda bread Naan Opinion
Calories 290kcal 286kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 6.6g 10.2g Naan
Fats 5g 6.7g Naan
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 53.4g 41.41g Irish soda bread
Carbs 56g 46.21g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 18mg 1mg Naan
Magnesium 23mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 81mg 59mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 266mg 185mg Irish soda bread
Iron 2.69mg 1.73mg Irish soda bread
Sugar 3.4g Irish soda bread
Fiber 2.6g 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.13mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.57mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 114mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 398mg 467mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 194IU 6IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 48µg 2µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.355mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 16µg 11.4µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.176mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.269mg 0.18mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 2.405mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin B12 0.05µg 0µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Folate 47µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 1.111g 2.907g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.999g 1.946g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.478g 1.258g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Irish soda bread 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
21%
Irish soda bread
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Irish soda bread
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.