Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and naan?
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher in phosphorus, yet naan is higher in polyunsaturated fat, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, selenium, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) has 3 times more phosphorus than naan. While lavash (Armenian Bread) has 496mg of phosphorus, naan has only 188mg.
- The amount of sodium in naan is lower.
We used Lavash (Armenian Bread) 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 CopperCopper | +108.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +151.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470% |
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 FolateFolate | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +256.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
60.3 g
Water:
27 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +458.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 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 | -93.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1846% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 188mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 1.4mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.33mg | 0.158mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 11.4µg | 17% |
| Starch | 36g | 15% | |
| Sodium | 796mg | 467mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 2.907g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 68mg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 6.7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 3.58mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.176mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 1.32mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.24mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 60.3g | 46.21g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 1.946g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 1.258g | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 10.2g | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 125mg | 185mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 286kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | N/A | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
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
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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.707g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)