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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.

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% 0.36% 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% 4.3% 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 +1083.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 286kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 10.2g 9.8g Naan
Fats 6.7g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 41.41g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 46.21g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 54mg Naan
Calcium 59mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 185mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.73mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Sugar 3.4g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 4.8g 3.1g Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 1.24mg 0.87mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 467mg 839mg Naan
Vitamin A 6IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 1.083mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 3.185mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Folate 16µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 4.129g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Fructose 0.8g Naan

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.