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Pumpernickel bread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pumpernickel bread and naan

  • Pumpernickel bread has more selenium, folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and fiber, while naan has more vitamin E.
  • Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 24% higher.
  • Naan contains 6 times less folate than pumpernickel bread. Pumpernickel bread contains 93µg of folate, while naan contains 16µg.
  • The amount of sodium in naan is lower.
  • Pumpernickel bread has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is 49, while the glycemic index of naan is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pumpernickel 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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
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 +15.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains more IronIron +65.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.4mg

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 0% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
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 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +481.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.128mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 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 OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more FatsFats +116.1%
~equal in Carbs ~46.21g
~equal in Water ~34.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 36% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 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 -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.258g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpernickel bread Naan DV% diff.
Selenium 24.5µg 11.4µg 24%
Folate 93µg 16µg 19%
Starch 36g 15%
Iron 2.87mg 1.73mg 14%
Copper 0.287mg 0.158mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.327mg 0.176mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.437g 2.907g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.305mg 0.18mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 8%
Fiber 6.5g 4.8g 7%
Sodium 596mg 467mg 6%
Fats 3.1g 6.7g 6%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 1.32mg 6%
Manganese 1.305mg 1.4mg 4%
Magnesium 54mg 68mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.091mg 3.58mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.932g 1.946g 3%
Protein 8.7g 10.2g 3%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 3.3µg 2%
Calories 250kcal 286kcal 2%
Zinc 1.48mg 1.24mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Potassium 208mg 185mg 1%
Phosphorus 178mg 188mg 1%
Calcium 68mg 59mg 1%
Choline 14.6mg 10.1mg 1%
Net carbs 41g 41.41g N/A
Carbs 47.5g 46.21g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 0.53g 3.4g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.126mg 0.128mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.237g 1.258g 0%
Tryptophan 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.155mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0%
Valine 0.396mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpernickel bread 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
27%
Pumpernickel bread
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Pumpernickel bread
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.