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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% 12% 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 Opinion
Calories 330kcal 227kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 6.4g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 9.7g Navajo frybread
Vitamin C 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 48.26g 28.3g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 28.3g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 59mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 77mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 4.04mg 1.8mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Pancake
Copper 0.091mg 0.049mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.56mg Pancake
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 329mg 439mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 54µg Pancake
Manganese 0.297mg 0.2mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 14.9µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.201mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.567mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 38µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.474g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Pancake
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 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
19%
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.