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Naan vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between naan and cheese sandwich

  • Naan has more manganese; however, cheese sandwich is richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, folate, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily phosphorus needs 28% more than naan.
  • Naan contains less sodium.
  • Naan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of naan is 71, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +245.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.16mg

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.
Naan
4
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%
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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
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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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +990.6%
Contains more FatsFats +273.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +91%
~equal in Protein ~9.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +431.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +628.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 9.166g 53%
Fats 6.7g 25g 28%
Phosphorus 188mg 382mg 28%
Selenium 11.4µg 24.3µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.946g 10.351g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.427mg 19%
Sodium 467mg 839mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.358mg 15%
Starch 36g 15%
Calcium 59mg 204mg 15%
Manganese 1.4mg 1.083mg 14%
Folate 16µg 64µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 12%
Calories 286kcal 497kcal 11%
Iron 1.73mg 2.62mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.261mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 9%
Fiber 4.8g 3.1g 7%
Saturated fat 2.907g 4.129g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Carbs 46.21g 58.2g 4%
Potassium 185mg 306mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3%
Zinc 1.24mg 0.87mg 3%
Magnesium 68mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 3.185mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Protein 10.2g 9.8g 1%
Net carbs 41.41g 55.1g N/A
Sugar 3.4g N/A
Copper 0.158mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan Cheese sandwich
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
18%
Naan
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.222g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.