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Navajo frybread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are navajo frybread and gingerbread different?

  • Navajo frybread is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus, while gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, and potassium.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily need for folate, 22% more than gingerbread.
  • Navajo frybread contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than gingerbread. Navajo frybread contains 4.603mg of vitamin B3, while gingerbread contains 1.738mg.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than navajo frybread (70).

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were used 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more IronIron +40.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +288.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +470.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.2%
Contains more OtherOther +98.4%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Gingerbread DV% diff.
Folate 122µg 33µg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 4.216g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.19mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.738mg 18%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.683mg 17%
Iron 4.04mg 2.88mg 15%
Magnesium 18mg 70mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.19mg 12%
Copper 0.091mg 0.195mg 12%
Potassium 77mg 439mg 11%
Phosphorus 123mg 54mg 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 32mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 7.124g 7%
Protein 6.69g 3.9g 6%
Fats 12.22g 16.4g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.375mg 4%
Selenium 18.6µg 16.3µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.162mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Saturated fat 4.621g 4.122g 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Calories 330kcal 356kcal 1%
Calcium 57mg 71mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 48.26g 49.2g 0%
Net carbs 48.26g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 2.03g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.39mg 0%
Sodium 329mg 327mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.499g)
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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.