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Biscuit vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are biscuits and navajo frybread different?

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat, while navajo frybread is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Biscuits cover your daily need for calcium, 18% more than navajo frybread.
  • Biscuits contain 2 times more sodium than navajo frybread. Biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, while navajo frybread contains 329mg.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index (70) than biscuits (44).

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 17% 6.8% 152% 30% 9.5% 53% 43% 39% 101%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.6µg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
46% 44% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +294.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.621g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Navajo frybread
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Navajo frybread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.055g 21%
Calcium 235mg 57mg 18%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Folate 61µg 122µg 15%
Iron 2.9mg 4.04mg 14%
Sodium 580mg 329mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.603mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.217mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.43mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 4.411g 6%
Phosphorus 164mg 123mg 6%
Fats 16.3g 12.22g 6%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.297mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.164mg 2%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.35mg 2%
Selenium 19.5µg 18.6µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Saturated fat 4.324g 4.621g 1%
Calories 353kcal 330kcal 1%
Protein 7g 6.69g 1%
Copper 0.082mg 0.091mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 77mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg 1%
Carbs 44.6g 48.26g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 48.26g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.18g 2.03g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.038mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Navajo frybread
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
23%
Biscuit
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.