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Sweet roll vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sweet roll and naan

  • Sweet roll has more folate, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, naan is higher in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Naan covers your daily need for manganese, 48% more than sweet roll.
  • Sweet roll has 66 times more cholesterol than naan. While sweet roll has 66mg of cholesterol, naan has only 1mg.
  • The glycemic index of naan is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins 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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +366.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +144.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Carbs ~46.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +146.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +494%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.907g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Naan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.3mg 1.4mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 1.258g 41%
Cholesterol 66mg 1mg 22%
Phosphorus 76mg 188mg 16%
Fats 16.4g 6.7g 15%
Starch 36g 15%
Folate 72µg 16µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.176mg 12%
Magnesium 17mg 68mg 12%
Fiber 2.4g 4.8g 10%
Selenium 17µg 11.4µg 10%
Protein 6.2g 10.2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 8%
Copper 0.088mg 0.158mg 8%
Sodium 304mg 467mg 7%
Vitamin A 62µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.18mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 1.946g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 3.58mg 7%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.24mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Choline 41.3mg 10.1mg 6%
Calories 372kcal 286kcal 4%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 1.32mg 4%
Iron 1.6mg 1.73mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.128mg 2%
Potassium 111mg 185mg 2%
Carbs 50.9g 46.21g 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 3.3µg 1%
Calcium 72mg 59mg 1%
Saturated fat 3.079g 2.907g 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 41.41g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 3.4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Naan
Naan is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.172g)
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 ($)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.