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Naan vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Naan and Navajo frybread different?

  • Naan is higher in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Zinc, however, Navajo frybread is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 48% higher.
  • Naan has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) are the varieties 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.
Naan
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
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 +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.4%
Contains more IronIron +133.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.2%
~equal in Calcium ~57mg

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.
Naan
5
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% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
3
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 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 +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
2
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 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 -37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Naan
3
91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 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 GlucoseGlucose +500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +19%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +17.3%
~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.
Naan Navajo frybread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Naan Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 286kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 10.2g 6.69g Naan
Fats 6.7g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 41.41g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 46.21g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg Naan
Magnesium 68mg 18mg Naan
Calcium 59mg 57mg Naan
Potassium 185mg 77mg Naan
Iron 1.73mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 3.4g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.158mg 0.091mg Naan
Zinc 1.24mg 0.35mg Naan
Starch 36g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 188mg 123mg Naan
Sodium 467mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0mg Naan
Manganese 1.4mg 0.297mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 3.58mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.038mg Naan
Vitamin K 3.3µg 0.8µg Naan
Folate 16µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 2.907g 4.621g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 1.946g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.055g Naan
Fructose 0.8g 0g Naan
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
Naan 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
18%
Naan
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Naan
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan 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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.