Naan vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between naan and baking powder?
- Naan is richer in manganese, vitamin B3, selenium, fiber, copper, and vitamin B1, while baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 582% higher.
- Naan is lower in sodium.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than naan (71).
We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +151.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +825% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1480% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12627.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9859.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +537% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1065.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +598% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +3281.9% |
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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 59mg | 5876mg | 582% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 10600mg | 441% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 2191mg | 286% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 11.02mg | 116% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.011mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.4µg | 0.2µg | 20% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 0g | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.2g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.01mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.907g | 0g | 13% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 53kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 27mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0g | 8% |
| Carbs | 46.21g | 27.7g | 6% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 0g | 5% |
| Folate | 16µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
18%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 10133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Naan is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.907g)
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.