Shortbread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shortbread and naan different?
- Shortbread is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, naan is richer in manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for naan is 44% higher.
- Shortbread contains 5 times more folate than naan. While shortbread contains 81µg of folate, naan contains only 16µg.
- Naan has less saturated fat.
Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated are the varieties 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 IronIron | +72.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +385.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +353.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +153.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +256.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +406.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1022.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 1.258g | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 1.4mg | 44% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 6.7g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 2.907g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Folate | 81µg | 16µg | 16% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.73mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.176mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 4.8g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 68mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 1.946g | 12% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 286kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 10.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.18mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11.4µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.158mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 1.32mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 46.21g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 467mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.128mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 185mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 10.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 3.58mg | 2% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 36g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 41.41g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.65g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +869.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
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 | +244.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +561.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
36 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0.8 g
Lactose:
0.5 g
Maltose:
1.5 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +12.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +166.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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