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Pancake vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pancake and Naan

  • Pancake has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Naan covers your daily Manganese needs 52% more than Pancake.
  • Naan contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +271.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +222.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg
~equal in Sodium ~467mg

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.
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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
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% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +51.6%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +253.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Naan Opinion
Calories 227kcal 286kcal Naan
Protein 6.4g 10.2g Naan
Fats 9.7g 6.7g Pancake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pancake
Net carbs 28.3g 41.41g Naan
Carbs 28.3g 46.21g Naan
Cholesterol 59mg 1mg Naan
Magnesium 16mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 219mg 59mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 185mg Naan
Iron 1.8mg 1.73mg Pancake
Sugar 3.4g Pancake
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.049mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.56mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Phosphorus 159mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 439mg 467mg Pancake
Vitamin A 196IU 6IU Pancake
Vitamin A 54µg 2µg Pancake
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.2mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 14.9µg 11.4µg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.176mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.18mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Pancake
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Folate 38µg 16µg Pancake
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.122g 2.907g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 1.946g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 1.258g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake Naan
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
19%
Pancake
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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 ($)
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.

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.