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Plantain vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Plantain and Navajo frybread

  • Plantain has more Vitamin B6, however, Navajo frybread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Plantain.
  • Navajo frybread has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Plantain. Plantain has 0.24mg of Vitamin B6, while Navajo frybread has 0.038mg.
  • Plantain contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Plantains, cooked and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +503.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +596.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +1228.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 152% 13% 53% 7% 43% 10% 31% 39% 102%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +503.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +2750%
Contains more Iron +596.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.3%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Selenium +1228.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.9%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 108% 51% 87% 10% 9% 92% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +317.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +508.9%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +113.2%
Contains more Protein +746.8%
Contains more Fats +6688.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +117.2%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 g
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +113.2%
Contains more Protein +746.8%
Contains more Fats +6688.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.9%
Contains more Other +117.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29306.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3097%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29306.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3097%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Navajo frybread Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Protein 0.79g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 0.18g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Carbs 31.15g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Calories 116kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Sugar 14g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 2.3g Plantain
Calcium 2mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Iron 0.58mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 465mg 77mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 329mg Plantain
Zinc 0.13mg 0.35mg Navajo frybread
Copper 0.066mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.297mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 1.4µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.164mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.038mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 4.621g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 1.055g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain Navajo frybread
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
18%
Plantain
30%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain
Plantain contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.552g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread 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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/nutrients
  2. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/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.