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Naan vs. Irish soda bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Naan and Irish soda bread different?

  • Naan is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Irish soda bread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 45% higher.
  • Naan contains 3 times more Magnesium than Irish soda bread. While Naan contains 68mg of Magnesium, Irish soda bread contains only 23mg.
  • Irish soda bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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
5
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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +195.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more IronIron +55.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.4%

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.
Naan
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 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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +193.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
3
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
7% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
0
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.999g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 286kcal 290kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 10.2g 6.6g Naan
Fats 6.7g 5g Naan
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 41.41g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 46.21g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 1mg 18mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 23mg Naan
Calcium 59mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 185mg 266mg Irish soda bread
Iron 1.73mg 2.69mg Irish soda bread
Sugar 3.4g Irish soda bread
Fiber 4.8g 2.6g Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.13mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.57mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 188mg 114mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 398mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 6IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 2µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.355mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.298mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.269mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 2.405mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.083mg Naan
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Folate 16µg 47µg Irish soda bread
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 1.111g Irish soda bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 1.999g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.072mg Irish soda bread
Threonine 0.201mg Irish soda bread
Isoleucine 0.234mg Irish soda bread
Leucine 0.436mg Irish soda bread
Lysine 0.219mg Irish soda bread
Methionine 0.138mg Irish soda bread
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Irish soda bread
Valine 0.283mg Irish soda bread
Histidine 0.159mg Irish soda bread
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan Irish soda bread
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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.796g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.