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Muffin vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Muffin and Navajo frybread?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B12, yet Navajo frybread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains less Cholesterol.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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.
Muffin
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +210.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~equal in Sodium ~329mg

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.
Muffin
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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +154.2%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.038mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
3
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -38.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +668.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.411g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +16376.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1130%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +162.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +274.5%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin 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 Muffin Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 375kcal 330kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 16.07g 12.22g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 48.26g Muffin
Carbs 53g 48.26g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 7mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 18mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 44mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 121mg 77mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 31.47g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Copper 0.06mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.37mg 0.35mg Muffin
Starch 16.31g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 146mg 123mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.297mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.164mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.8µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.2g Navajo frybread
Choline 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 4.621g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.411g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 1.055g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Fructose 1.21g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.051g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.