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Italian bread vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian bread and Navajo frybread

  • Italian bread has more Folate, Selenium, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Navajo frybread is higher in Iron.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 23% more than Italian bread.
  • Navajo frybread contains 2 times less Zinc than Italian bread. Italian bread contains 0.86mg of Zinc, while Navajo frybread contains 0.35mg.
  • Navajo frybread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, italian and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo).

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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 19% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.2%
Contains more IronIron +37.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%

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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.603mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +31.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +249.1%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +443.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 271kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 8.8g 6.69g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 46.9g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 50.1g 48.26g Italian bread
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 57mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 77mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 3.17g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 3.2g Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.091mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.35mg Italian bread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 103mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 550mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 1IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.297mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 18.6µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.43mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.217mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.164mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.038mg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.8µg Italian bread
Folate 191µg 122µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 4.621g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 1.055g Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg Italian bread
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
Italian bread 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
36%
Italian bread
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.