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Naan vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between naan and sweet roll

  • Naan has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, copper, and vitamin B3; however, sweet roll is higher in folate, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Naan covers your daily need for manganese, 48% more than sweet roll.
  • Naan has 4 times more magnesium than sweet roll. While naan has 68mg of magnesium, sweet roll has only 17mg.
  • Naan has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of naan is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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
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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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg

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
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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% 0.67% 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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
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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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
Contains more FatsFats +144.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494%
~equal in Saturated fat ~3.079g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Sweet roll DV% diff.
Manganese 1.4mg 0.3mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 7.473g 41%
Cholesterol 1mg 66mg 22%
Phosphorus 188mg 76mg 16%
Fats 6.7g 16.4g 15%
Starch 36g 15%
Folate 16µg 72µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.324mg 12%
Magnesium 68mg 17mg 12%
Fiber 4.8g 2.4g 10%
Selenium 11.4µg 17µg 10%
Protein 10.2g 6.2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 8%
Copper 0.158mg 0.088mg 8%
Sodium 467mg 304mg 7%
Vitamin A 2µg 62µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.265mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.946g 4.797g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 2.384mg 7%
Zinc 1.24mg 0.59mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Choline 10.1mg 41.3mg 6%
Calories 286kcal 372kcal 4%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 1.99mg 4%
Iron 1.73mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.107mg 2%
Potassium 185mg 111mg 2%
Carbs 46.21g 50.9g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 4.4µg 1%
Calcium 59mg 72mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.907g 3.079g 1%
Net carbs 41.41g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 3.4g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Naan Sweet roll
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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.