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Navajo frybread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Biscuit different?

  • Navajo frybread is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Biscuit is higher in Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Biscuit covers your daily need of Calcium 18% more than Navajo frybread.
  • Navajo frybread contains 2 times more Folate than Biscuit. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, while Biscuit contains 61µg.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in Sodium.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more IronIron +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.035mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +154%
~equal in Protein ~7g
~equal in Carbs ~44.6g
~equal in Water ~28.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +294.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Biscuit Opinion
Calories 330kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Protein 6.69g 7g Biscuit
Fats 12.22g 16.3g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg Biscuit
Net carbs 48.26g 43.1g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 44.6g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 3mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Calcium 57mg 235mg Biscuit
Potassium 77mg 121mg Biscuit
Iron 4.04mg 2.9mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 2.18g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.5g Biscuit
Copper 0.091mg 0.082mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 164mg Biscuit
Sodium 329mg 580mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 82IU Biscuit
Manganese 0.297mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 18.6µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.356mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.949mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.035mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 61µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 4.163g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
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
Navajo frybread Biscuit
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
27%
Navajo frybread
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.