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Melba toast vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Melba toast and Navajo frybread

  • Melba toast has more Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Magnesium than Navajo frybread.
  • Melba toast's daily need coverage for Manganese is 36% more.
  • Melba toast contains 6 times more Zinc than Navajo frybread. Melba toast contains 2.01mg of Zinc, while Navajo frybread contains 0.35mg.
  • Navajo frybread contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, melba toast, plain 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 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
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 +227.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +474.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +280.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
~equal in Iron ~4.04mg

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% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.43mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~122µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 +80.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +138.1%
Contains more FatsFats +281.9%
Contains more WaterWater +519%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 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 -90.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +464.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast Navajo frybread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Melba toast Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 390kcal 330kcal Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 6.69g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 70.3g 48.26g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 48.26g Melba toast
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 18mg Melba toast
Calcium 93mg 57mg Melba toast
Potassium 202mg 77mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 0.94g 2.03g Melba toast
Fiber 6.3g Melba toast
Copper 0.289mg 0.091mg Melba toast
Zinc 2.01mg 0.35mg Melba toast
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 196mg 123mg Melba toast
Sodium 598mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.297mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 18.6µg Melba toast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 0.217mg Melba toast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 0.164mg Melba toast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.038mg Melba toast
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0.8µg Melba toast
Folate 124µg 122µg Melba toast
Choline 19.8mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 4.621g Melba toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 1.055g Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg Melba toast
Isoleucine 0.462mg Melba toast
Leucine 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg Melba toast
Methionine 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg Melba toast
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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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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
32%
Melba toast
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melba toast
Melba toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melba toast
Melba toast 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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.