Naan vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between naan and papadum?
- Naan is higher in vitamin B3, yet papadum is higher in copper, iron, fiber, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
- Papadum's daily need coverage for copper is 93% more.
- Naan has 2 times more vitamin B3 than papadum. While naan has 3.58mg of vitamin B3, papadum has only 1.472mg.
- The amount of sodium in naan is lower.
- The glycemic index of papadum is lower.
We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Papad types 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +298.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +440.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +531.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +2540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +725% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2425% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1268.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +293.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +265.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.148g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.998mg | 93% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 7.8mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 1745mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 18.6g | 55% |
| Folate | 16µg | 219µg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 271mg | 48% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 25.56g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 385mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 1000mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 3.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.917mg | 18% | |
| Starch | 36g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.472mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 143mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.907g | 1.084g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.277mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 1.562mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 11.4µg | 8.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.258mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 46.21g | 59.87g | 5% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 3.25g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 0.532g | 4% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 371kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 1.148g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | 41.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.266mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.886mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.303mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.695mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.372mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.491mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.434mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.715mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papadum is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 1278mg)
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.