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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 from 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.

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
Pastry
3
:
7
Naan
Naan
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.3%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Copper +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +186.9%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Iron +48%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.3%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.3%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Copper +38.6%
Contains more Manganese +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
Pastry
6
:
4
Naan
Naan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Naan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +387.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
1
:
4
Naan
Naan
Contains more Fats +468.7%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +310.6%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Naan
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 Fats +468.7%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +310.6%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
2
:
1
Naan
Naan
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1009.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1009.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +289%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 41.41g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 10.2g Naan
Fats 38.1g 6.7g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 46.21g Naan
Calories 551kcal 286kcal Pastry
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 0.74g 3.4g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 10mg 59mg Naan
Iron 2.56mg 1.73mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 61mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 249mg 467mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.114mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.488mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 24.2µg 11.4µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.176mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.18mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.58mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 78µg 16µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 3.3µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 1.946g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.258g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Naan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Pastry
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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?
?
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.