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Pastry vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and naan

  • Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin K, and iron, yet naan is richer in manganese, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for naan is 40% higher.
  • Pastry contains 5 times more vitamin K than naan. Pastry contains 16.1µg of vitamin K, while naan contains 3.3µg.
  • Naan contains less saturated fat.
  • Pastry has a lower glycemic index than naan.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
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 IronIron +48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +134%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.9%

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.
Pastry
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +387.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 +468.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +310.6%
Contains more OtherOther +99%
~equal in Carbs ~46.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1009.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Naan DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 1.946g 49%
Fats 38.1g 6.7g 48%
Manganese 0.488mg 1.4mg 40%
Saturated fat 9.643g 2.907g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.258g 24%
Selenium 24.2µg 11.4µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.176mg 19%
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg 18%
Folate 78µg 16µg 16%
Starch 36g 15%
Calories 551kcal 286kcal 13%
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g 13%
Magnesium 16mg 68mg 12%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 3.3µg 11%
Iron 2.56mg 1.73mg 10%
Sodium 249mg 467mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.18mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.128mg 8%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.24mg 6%
Protein 7.3g 10.2g 6%
Copper 0.114mg 0.158mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.32mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 59mg 5%
Potassium 61mg 185mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.58mg 4%
Choline 6.4mg 10.1mg 1%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Carbs 45.1g 46.21g 0%
Net carbs 43.6g 41.41g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.74g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
28%
Pastry
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.736g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.