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Navajo frybread vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Matzo different?

  • Navajo frybread is higher in Folate, and Iron, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 33% higher.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties 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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.4%

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%
Matzo
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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% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.387mg
~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
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +772.9%
Contains more WaterWater +634.2%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%

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
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3373.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%

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 Matzo
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 Matzo Opinion
Calories 330kcal 395kcal Matzo
Protein 6.69g 10g Matzo
Fats 12.22g 1.4g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 80.7g Matzo
Carbs 48.26g 83.7g Matzo
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Matzo
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Matzo
Calcium 57mg 13mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 112mg Matzo
Iron 4.04mg 3.16mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 3g Matzo
Copper 0.091mg 0.06mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.68mg Matzo
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 89mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.297mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 18.6µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.387mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 3.892mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.115mg Matzo
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.3µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 17µg Navajo frybread
Choline 10.8mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.127g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.603g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
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 Matzo
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
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo 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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.