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 for 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.
- Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index (70) than biscuit (44).
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
12.22 g
Carbs:
48.26 g
Water:
31.57 g
Other:
1.26 g
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
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Water
~28.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.055 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 330kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.69g | 7g |
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| Fats | 12.22g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 48.26g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 48.26g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 57mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 77mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 4.04mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 2.03g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.54mg |
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| Starch | 42.85g |
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| Phosphorus | 123mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 329mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU |
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| Manganese | 0.297mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 18.6µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.603mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 122µg | 61µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.621g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.055g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.018g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.