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Navajo frybread vs. Plantain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Navajo frybread and Plantain

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Plantain.
  • Plantain has 67 times less Saturated Fat than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread has 4.621g of Saturated Fat, while Plantain has 0.069g.

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

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

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.6%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +531.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Navajo frybread Plantain
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 Navajo frybread Plantain Opinion
Net carbs 48.26g 28.85g Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 0.79g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 0.18g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 31.15g Navajo frybread
Calories 330kcal 116kcal Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 14g Navajo frybread
Fiber 2.3g Plantain
Calcium 57mg 2mg Navajo frybread
Iron 4.04mg 0.58mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Plantain
Phosphorus 123mg 28mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 465mg Plantain
Sodium 329mg 5mg Plantain
Zinc 0.35mg 0.13mg Navajo frybread
Copper 0.091mg 0.066mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.297mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 1.4µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 909IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0mg 0.13mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.046mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.052mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 0.756mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.233mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.24mg Plantain
Folate 122µg 26µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.7µg 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 7mg 0mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.069g Plantain
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.015g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.033g 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
Navajo frybread Plantain
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
30%
Navajo frybread
18%
Plantain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
13%
Plantain

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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/nutrients
  2. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.