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Navajo frybread vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between navajo frybread and fruitcake

  • Navajo frybread has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, fruitcake is richer in vitamin E.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Navajo frybread contains 9 times more selenium than fruitcake. Navajo frybread contains 18.6µg of selenium, while fruitcake contains 2µg.
  • Fruitcake contains less saturated fat.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of navajo frybread is 70, while the glycemic index of fruitcake is 53.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +830%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +481.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +510%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.5%
~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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.7%
Contains more FatsFats +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.2g

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 Fruitcake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.05mg 32%
Selenium 18.6µg 2µg 30%
Folate 122µg 20µg 26%
Iron 4.04mg 2.07mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 0.791mg 24%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Saturated fat 4.621g 1.048g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 3.323g 15%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Phosphorus 123mg 52mg 10%
Sodium 329mg 101mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.099mg 9%
Protein 6.69g 2.9g 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.05mg 5%
Fats 12.22g 9.1g 5%
Carbs 48.26g 61.6g 4%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.22mg 3%
Calcium 57mg 33mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 153mg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.226mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 4.2g 1%
Cholesterol 7mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.5µg 1%
Calories 330kcal 324kcal 0%
Net carbs 48.26g 57.9g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.03g 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.