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Navajo frybread vs. Prickly pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Prickly pear different?

  • Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Prickly pear is richer in Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Navajo frybread is 47% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains 69 times more Saturated Fat than Prickly pear. While Navajo frybread contains 4.621g of Saturated Fat, Prickly pear contains only 0.067g.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Prickly pears, raw 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 Iron +1246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +412.5%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Equal in Calcium - 56
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 17% 12% 61% 11% 20% 1% 4% 27% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +1246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +412.5%
Contains more Zinc +191.7%
Contains more Copper +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Equal in Calcium - 56

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 +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900.7%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
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 3% 0% 0% 47% 4% 14% 9% 0% 14% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +261.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +900.7%
Contains more Folate +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +816.4%
Contains more Fats +2296.1%
Contains more Carbs +404.3%
Contains more Water +177.3%
Contains more Other +30.2%
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.73 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 87.55 g
Other: 1.64 g
Contains more Protein +816.4%
Contains more Fats +2296.1%
Contains more Carbs +404.3%
Contains more Water +177.3%
Contains more Other +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.055 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.067 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +395.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

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 Prickly pear
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Prickly pear Opinion
Net carbs 48.26g 5.97g Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 0.73g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 0.51g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 9.57g Navajo frybread
Calories 330kcal 41kcal Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Prickly pear
Fiber 3.6g Prickly pear
Calcium 57mg 56mg Navajo frybread
Iron 4.04mg 0.3mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Prickly pear
Phosphorus 123mg 24mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 220mg Prickly pear
Sodium 329mg 5mg Prickly pear
Zinc 0.35mg 0.12mg Navajo frybread
Copper 0.091mg 0.08mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.297mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 0.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 43IU Prickly pear
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Prickly pear
Vitamin C 14mg Prickly pear
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.014mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.06mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 0.46mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.06mg Prickly pear
Folate 122µg 6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Prickly pear
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.067g Prickly pear
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.075g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.213g 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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Navajo frybread Prickly pear
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
8%
Prickly pear
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
15%
Prickly pear

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prickly pear
Prickly pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/nutrients
  2. Prickly pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167750/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.