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Navajo frybread vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Tortilla chips different?

  • Navajo frybread is richer in Iron, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily need of Iron 32% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Navajo frybread contains 10 times more Folate than Tortilla chips. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, while Tortilla chips contain 12µg.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types were 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 +165.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Contains more Calcium +86%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +294.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Sodium - 328
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Contains more Iron +165.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.7%
Contains more Calcium +86%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.9%
Contains more Potassium +136.4%
Contains more Zinc +294.3%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Equal in Sodium - 328
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2512.5%
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 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +449.3%
Contains more Folate +916.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2512.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1095.8%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.1
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +1095.8%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +40.4%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.8%
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.055 g
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Sucrose +358.8%
95% 4%
Starch: 42.85 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.76 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +45.9%
Contains more Sucrose +358.8%

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 Tortilla chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Tortilla chips Opinion
Net carbs 48.26g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Protein 6.69g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 12.22g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Carbs 48.26g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Calories 330kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 42.85g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 2.03g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g Tortilla chips
Calcium 57mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Iron 4.04mg 1.52mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 123mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 77mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 329mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.35mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Copper 0.091mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.297mg 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 18.6µg 4.4µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.14mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.07mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 0.838mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Folate 122µg 12µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 0.8µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Navajo frybread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Tortilla chips
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
25%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.