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Navajo frybread vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Navajo frybread and Danish pastry?

  • Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Navajo frybread has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Danish pastry. While Navajo frybread has 4.603mg of Vitamin B3, Danish pastry has only 2mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Navajo frybread is lower.

We used Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Danish pastry, cheese types 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.9%
Contains more IronIron +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.9µg

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% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +762.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +79.2%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
~equal in Water ~31.4g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.1%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Danish pastry Opinion
Calories 330kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Protein 6.69g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 12.22g 21.9g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 48.26g 36.2g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 37.2g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 23mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 35mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 98mg Danish pastry
Iron 4.04mg 1.8mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 6.95g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.091mg 0.089mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 108mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 417mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.297mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.6µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.19mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0.8µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 122µg 60µg Navajo frybread
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 4.621g 6.794g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 2.575g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.