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Navajo frybread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between navajo frybread and cornbread

  • Navajo frybread has more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and vitamin B3; however, cornbread is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Cornbread covers your daily phosphorus needs 38% more than navajo frybread.
  • Cornbread contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 4.603mg of vitamin B3, while cornbread contains 2.004mg.
  • Navajo frybread has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more IronIron +118.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

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 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +362.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +27.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +79.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +20.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2833.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +8400%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +190%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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.
Navajo frybread Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Cornbread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 123mg 391mg 38%
Iron 4.04mg 1.85mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.19mg 20%
Selenium 18.6µg 8.7µg 18%
Folate 122µg 55µg 17%
Cholesterol 7mg 57mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.004mg 16%
Sodium 329mg 599mg 12%
Choline 58.7mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.579mg 8%
Calcium 57mg 135mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 1.963g 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg 4%
Fats 12.22g 9.58g 4%
Saturated fat 4.621g 3.732g 4%
Starch 42.85g 35.66g 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg 3%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.222mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.175mg 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.67mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 3.7µg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.073mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 133mg 2%
Carbs 48.26g 54.46g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 3.494g 2%
Calories 330kcal 330kcal 0%
Protein 6.69g 6.59g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 48.26g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 2.03g 16.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Cornbread
Low Calories diet Equal
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.889g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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