Naan vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between naan and pound cake?
- Naan is higher in manganese, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B3, and selenium, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B12 and choline.
- Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 56% more.
- Naan has 9 times more magnesium than pound cake. While naan has 68mg of magnesium, pound cake has only 8mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in naan is lower.
- The glycemic index of pound cake is lower.
We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1172.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.3% |
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 | +103.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +549.5% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +108.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +107.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +142.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +354.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +25% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +154% |
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Galactose
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.11mg | 56% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 0.6g | 17% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 3.419g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.042mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.615mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 11.4µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 13.96g | 11% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 65.6mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.907g | 4.811g | 9% |
| Starch | 36g | 17.36g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Folate | 16µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.43mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 140mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.036mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 377mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 46.21g | 53.64g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan 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.