Naan vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are naan and white cake different?
- Naan has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, copper, zinc, vitamin E, and vitamin B6 than white cake.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for naan is 49% higher.
- Naan contains 11 times more vitamin E than white cake. While naan contains 1.32mg of vitamin E, white cake contains only 0.12mg.
- White cake has less sodium.
- White cake has a lower glycemic index (42) than naan (71).
Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +168.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +405.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.8% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.8% |
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.277mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 70mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.063mg | 16% |
| Starch | 36g | 15% | |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 1g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 12mg | 13% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 4.4g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.067mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 284mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 0.33mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.16mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 46.21g | 63.2g | 6% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 10.3g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 2.162g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 2.907g | 3.897g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 3.692g | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 31µg | 4% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 356kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 4.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 11.4µg | 10.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (1 mg)
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.