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Navajo frybread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Navajo frybread and Cheese sandwich

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, and Folate, however, Cheese sandwich is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily Phosphorus needs 37% more than Navajo frybread.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less Folate than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, while Cheese sandwich contains 64µg.
  • Navajo frybread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +210.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%

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 5% 4.3% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +586.8%
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +886.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +201.6%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +768.8%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Calories 330kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Protein 6.69g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 12.22g 25g Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Net carbs 48.26g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 48.26g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 7mg
Magnesium 18mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Calcium 57mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 77mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 4.04mg 2.62mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.091mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Zinc 0.35mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 329mg 839mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.297mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 18.6µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.358mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 3.185mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 64µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
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 Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (7 mg)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.