Naan vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Naan and Shortbread different?
- Naan is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Selenium, however, Shortbread is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 44% higher.
- Naan contains 5 times more Magnesium than Shortbread. While Naan contains 68mg of Magnesium, Shortbread contains only 14mg.
- Naan has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +385.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +353.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1022.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +869.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +244.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +561.8% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +166.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 286kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 10.2g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 6.7g | 26.22g |
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| Net carbs | 41.41g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 46.21g | 63.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 68mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 185mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.73mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 3.4g | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 36g | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 11.4µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 10.1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.907g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.946g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 8.326g |
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| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.198g)
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.