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Danish pastry vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Navajo frybread?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, yet Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Navajo frybread is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~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 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +762.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +156.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 374kcal 330kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 6.69g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 12.22g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 37.2g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 23mg 7mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 35mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 98mg 77mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 6.95g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 108mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 417mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.297mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 18.6µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.217mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.164mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.8µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.411g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.055g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.