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Puff pastry vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Puff pastry and Naan different?

  • Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin K, and Folate, while Naan is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Naan covers your daily need of Manganese 39% more than Puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains 5 times more Vitamin K than Naan. Puff pastry contains 16.3µg of Vitamin K, while Naan contains 3.3µg.
  • Naan is lower in Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated types were 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 Iron +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +198.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +37.4%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +114.9%
Contains more Calcium +490%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +198.4%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +37.4%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%

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.
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Naan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.58
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Folate +243.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +393.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +573.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.58

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +371.6%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
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 +474.6%
Contains more Protein +37.8%
Contains more Water +371.6%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1666.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +353.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1666.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff 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 Puff pastry Naan Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 41.41g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 10.2g Naan
Fats 38.5g 6.7g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 46.21g Naan
Calories 558kcal 286kcal Puff pastry
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 0.75g 3.4g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 10mg 59mg Naan
Iron 2.6mg 1.73mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 62mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 253mg 467mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.115mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.495mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 24.5µg 11.4µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.176mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.18mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.58mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 55µg 16µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 16.3µg 3.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 1.946g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 1.258g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff 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
26%
Puff pastry
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.595g)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.