Naan vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Naan and English muffin?
- Naan is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while English muffin is higher in Folate.
- Naan's daily need coverage for Manganese is 45% higher.
- English muffin has 11 times less Saturated Fat than Naan. Naan has 2.907g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin has 0.259g.
We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 | +223.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +292.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +197.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +272.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +544.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 10.2g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 41.41g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 46.21g | 46g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 3.4g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.7mg |
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| Starch | 36g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 11.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.907g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.946g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.17mg |
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| Fructose | 0.8g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Naan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.648g)
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.