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Navajo frybread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between navajo frybread and graham cracker

  • Navajo frybread has more selenium, vitamin B1, and folate; however, graham cracker is higher in manganese, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily manganese needs 31% more than navajo frybread.
  • Graham cracker contains 3 times less Selenium than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 18.6µg of Selenium, while graham cracker contains 6.3µg.
  • Graham cracker has less saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.78mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1687.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
Contains more WaterWater +831.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.9%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +75.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410.7%

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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +13323.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +940%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~46.56g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 330kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 6.69g
Fats 12.22g 10.6g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 48.26g 77.66g Graham cracker
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 57mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 77mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 4.04mg 3.78mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 24.85g Navajo frybread
Fiber 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.091mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.35mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 42.85g 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 123mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 329mg 459mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.297mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 18.6µg 6.3µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.265mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 4.439mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0.8µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 122µg 91µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.055g Navajo frybread
Choline 5.9mg Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 4.621g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.509g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 5.388g Graham cracker
Fructose 0g 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.988g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

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

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