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Navajo frybread vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between navajo frybread and pancake

  • Navajo frybread has more iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, pancake is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily iron needs 28% more than pancake.
  • Pancake contains 3 times less folate than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of folate, while pancake contains 38µg.
  • Pancake has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +124.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%

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% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +26%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.5%
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.4g

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Pancake DV% diff.
Iron 4.04mg 1.8mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 4.447g 23%
Folate 122µg 38µg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.567mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.201mg 19%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Cholesterol 7mg 59mg 17%
Calcium 57mg 219mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.621g 2.122g 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Carbs 48.26g 28.3g 7%
Selenium 18.6µg 14.9µg 7%
Vitamin A 54µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.474g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.405mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.281mg 5%
Calories 330kcal 227kcal 5%
Sodium 329mg 439mg 5%
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg 5%
Phosphorus 123mg 159mg 5%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.2mg 4%
Fats 12.22g 9.7g 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.56mg 2%
Potassium 77mg 132mg 2%
Protein 6.69g 6.4g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 48.26g 28.3g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 2.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0%
Valine 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.152mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 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 Pancake
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
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.499g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.