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Muffin vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between muffin and naan

  • Muffin has more vitamin K, choline, and folate, while naan has more manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B3, copper, and zinc.
  • Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 41% higher.
  • Naan contains 30 times less cholesterol than muffin. Muffin contains 30mg of cholesterol, while naan contains 1mg.
  • Muffin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of muffin is 59, while the glycemic index of naan is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Naan
9
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 less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +33.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +211.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39%

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.
Muffin
9
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Naan
3
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 AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1087.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +220%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Naan
3
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 +139.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.2%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +34.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Naan
0
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 +147.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.907g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
4
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Naan
2
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +105%
Contains more FructoseFructose +51.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +120.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +219.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0.5g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Naan DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.258g 46%
Manganese 0.449mg 1.4mg 41%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 3.3µg 30%
Fiber 1.1g 4.8g 15%
Choline 92.5mg 10.1mg 15%
Magnesium 10mg 68mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.58mg 14%
Fats 16.07g 6.7g 14%
Protein 4.49g 10.2g 11%
Copper 0.06mg 0.158mg 11%
Cholesterol 30mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Folate 48µg 16µg 8%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.24mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 36g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 1.946g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.128mg 7%
Selenium 8.2µg 11.4µg 6%
Sodium 336mg 467mg 6%
Phosphorus 146mg 188mg 6%
Iron 1.3mg 1.73mg 5%
Calories 375kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.32mg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2µg 2%
Potassium 121mg 185mg 2%
Calcium 44mg 59mg 2%
Carbs 53g 46.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 1.21g 0.8g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.176mg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 31.47g 3.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Saturated fat 2.844g 2.907g 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.07g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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