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Shortcake vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shortcake and Naan

  • Shortcake has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Naan is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Naan covers your daily need of Manganese 47% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake has 3 times more Calcium than Naan. While Shortcake has 205mg of Calcium, Naan has only 59mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
7
Naan
Naan
Contains more Calcium +247.5%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +324.2%
Equal in Sodium - 467
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Naan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +247.5%
Contains more Iron +46.8%
Contains more Selenium +49.1%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +158.3%
Contains more Copper +107.9%
Contains more Manganese +324.2%
Equal in Sodium - 467

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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
7
:
5
Naan
Naan
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
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 A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.1%
Contains more Folate +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
2
Naan
Naan
Contains more Fats +111.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +111.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Water +22.9%
Equal in Carbs - 46.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
2
:
1
Naan
Naan
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Naan
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +188.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Naan Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 41.41g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 10.2g Naan
Fats 14.2g 6.7g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 46.21g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 286kcal Shortcake
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g Shortcake
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Calcium 205mg 59mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 1.73mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 143mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 106mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 506mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.48mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.076mg 0.158mg Naan
Manganese 0.33mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 17µg 11.4µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 6IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 2µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.176mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.18mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 53µg 16µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 1.946g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.258g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake 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
22%
Shortcake
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.