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Navajo frybread vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Naan different?

  • Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Naan is 48% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains 8 times more Folate than Naan. While Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, Naan contains only 16µg.
  • Naan has less Saturated Fat.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 18% 16% 65% 53% 34% 81% 61% 183% 62%
Contains more IronIron +133.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +63.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +254.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.4%
~equal in Calcium ~59mg

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%
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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% 0.36% 26% 0% 44% 42% 67% 0% 30% 0% 8.3% 12% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +662.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Naan
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10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more WaterWater +10.5%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Carbs ~46.21g

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
Naan
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48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.2%

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
Naan
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91% 2% 4%
Starch: 36 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.6 g
Fructose: 0.8 g
Lactose: 0.5 g
Maltose: 1.5 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +19%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +17.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +500%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Naan
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Naan Opinion
Calories 330kcal 286kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 10.2g Naan
Fats 12.22g 6.7g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 41.41g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 46.21g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg Naan
Magnesium 18mg 68mg Naan
Calcium 57mg 59mg Naan
Potassium 77mg 185mg Naan
Iron 4.04mg 1.73mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 3.4g Navajo frybread
Fiber 4.8g Naan
Copper 0.091mg 0.158mg Naan
Zinc 0.35mg 1.24mg Naan
Starch 42.85g 36g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 188mg Naan
Sodium 329mg 467mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 6IU Naan
Vitamin A 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg Naan
Manganese 0.297mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 18.6µg 11.4µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.176mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.18mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 3.58mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.128mg Naan
Vitamin K 0.8µg 3.3µg Naan
Folate 122µg 16µg Navajo frybread
Choline 10.1mg Naan
Saturated Fat 4.621g 2.907g Naan
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.946g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 1.258g Naan
Fructose 0g 0.8g Naan
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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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Naan
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
18%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Naan
Naan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Naan
Naan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.