Naan vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Naan and Doughnuts

Naan is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper, yet Doughnuts are higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
Naan covers your daily Manganese needs 46% more than Doughnuts.
Naan contains 4 times more Magnesium than Doughnuts. While Naan contains 68mg of Magnesium, Doughnuts contain only 17mg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Naan is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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

Doughnuts

Contains more Calcium +47.5%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Potassium +38.1%

Contains more Zinc +148%

Contains more Copper +75.6%

Contains more Manganese +320.4%

Contains more Selenium +12.9%

Contains more Iron +46.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%

Equal in Sodium - 477

Naan

Doughnuts

Contains more Calcium +47.5%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Potassium +38.1%

Contains more Zinc +148%

Contains more Copper +75.6%

Contains more Manganese +320.4%

Contains more Selenium +12.9%

Contains more Iron +46.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%

Equal in Sodium - 477

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

Doughnuts

Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%

Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +50.8%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%

Contains more Folate +475%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +197%

Naan

Doughnuts

Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +156%

Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +50.8%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +121.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.2%

Contains more Folate +475%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +197%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Naan

Doughnuts

Contains more Protein +92.1%

Contains more Water +67.6%

Contains more Fats +272.1%

Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Equal in Other - 1.88

Naan

Protein: 10.2 g

Fats: 6.7 g

Carbs: 46.21 g

Water: 34.9 g

Other: 1.99 g

Doughnuts

Protein: 5.31 g

Fats: 24.93 g

Carbs: 47.06 g

Water: 20.82 g

Other: 1.88 g

Contains more Protein +92.1%

Contains more Water +67.6%

Contains more Fats +272.1%

Equal in Carbs - 47.06

Equal in Other - 1.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Naan

Doughnuts

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.2%

Naan

Saturated Fat: 2.907 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g

Doughnuts

Saturated Fat: 11.105 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.1%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Naan

Doughnuts

Contains more Starch +38.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +177.8%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +11.7%

Contains more Lactose +86%

Naan

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

Doughnuts

Starch: 25.91 g

Sucrose: 16.02 g

Glucose: 0.67 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0.93 g

Maltose: 0.54 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +38.9%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Maltose +177.8%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Contains more Glucose +11.7%

Contains more Lactose +86%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in price	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	41.41g	45.36g
Protein	10.2g	5.31g
Fats	6.7g	24.93g
Carbs	46.21g	47.06g
Calories	286kcal	434kcal
Starch	36g	25.91g
Fructose	0.8g	0g
Sugar	3.4g	18.15g
Fiber	4.8g	1.7g
Calcium	59mg	40mg
Iron	1.73mg	2.53mg
Magnesium	68mg	17mg
Phosphorus	188mg	260mg
Potassium	185mg	134mg
Sodium	467mg	477mg
Zinc	1.24mg	0.5mg
Copper	0.158mg	0.09mg
Manganese	1.4mg	0.333mg
Selenium	11.4µg	10.1µg
Vitamin A	6IU	14IU
Vitamin A RAE	2µg	4µg
Vitamin E	1.32mg	1.99mg
Vitamin B1	0.176mg	0.39mg
Vitamin B2	0.18mg	0.301mg
Vitamin B3	3.58mg	2.91mg
Vitamin B5		0.377mg
Vitamin B6	0.128mg	0.05mg
Folate	16µg	92µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.06µg
Vitamin K	3.3µg	9.8µg
Cholesterol	1mg	10mg
Saturated Fat	2.907g	11.105g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat	1.946g	8.544g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.258g	3.915g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid		0.006g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		3.573g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.017g
Omega-3 - ALA		0.239g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.001g

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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

19%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

62%

45%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.75g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.198g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Naan is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Naan vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

A recap on differences between Naan and Doughnuts

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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