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Navajo frybread vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Navajo frybread and Carrot cake

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Selenium, however, Carrot cake has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Navajo frybread is 28% higher.
  • Carrot cake has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread has 4.621g of Saturated Fat, while Carrot cake has 1.472g.

Food types used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more IronIron +124.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%

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 4% 116% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24.7%
Contains more WaterWater +776.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +82.5%

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
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.036g

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 Carrot cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Carrot cake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Protein 6.69g 5.1g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 9.8g Navajo frybread
Vitamin C 1.2mg Carrot cake
Net carbs 48.26g 79.2g Carrot cake
Carbs 48.26g 79.2g Carrot cake
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 172mg Carrot cake
Potassium 77mg 169mg Carrot cake
Iron 4.04mg 1.8mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Carrot cake
Copper 0.091mg 0.05mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.2mg Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 247mg Carrot cake
Sodium 329mg 567mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A 97µg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.297mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 18.6µg 14.9µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.265mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.17mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.205mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 67µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 1.472g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.036g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 3.702g Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
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 Carrot cake
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
28%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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.
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.