Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Navajo frybread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Navajo frybread and English muffin

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while English muffin has more Vitamin B5.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for Iron is 39% higher.
  • English muffin contains 18 times less Saturated Fat than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 4.621g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.

The food types used in this comparison are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

Infographic

Navajo frybread vs English muffin infographic
Infographic link

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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more IronIron +353.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.2%
~equal in Calcium ~52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~133mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +578.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%
~equal in Carbs ~46g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.4%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread English muffin Opinion
Calories 330kcal 235kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 12.22g 1.8g Navajo frybread
Vitamin C 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 48.26g 43.3g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 46g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg English muffin
Magnesium 18mg 21mg English muffin
Calcium 57mg 52mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 131mg English muffin
Iron 4.04mg 0.89mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.091mg 0.129mg English muffin
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg English muffin
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 329mg 464mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.297mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.181mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.154mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.566mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.043mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 37µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.302g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.888g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.362g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.