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Navajo frybread vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Paratha different?

  • Navajo frybread is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Paratha is higher in Manganese, Vitamin E, and Copper.
  • Paratha covers your daily need of Manganese 33% more than Navajo frybread.
  • Navajo frybread contains 12 times more Folate than Paratha. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, while Paratha contains 10µg.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128%
Contains more IronIron +150.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~120mg

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
~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
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.36g
~equal in Fats ~13.2g
~equal in Carbs ~45.35g
~equal in Water ~33.5g

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
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.5%

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
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +36%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +929.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~1.7g
~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 Paratha
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Paratha Opinion
Calories 330kcal 326kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 6.36g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 13.2g Paratha
Net carbs 48.26g 35.75g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 45.35g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg Paratha
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Paratha
Calcium 57mg 25mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 139mg Paratha
Iron 4.04mg 1.61mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 4.15g Navajo frybread
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.091mg 0.146mg Paratha
Zinc 0.35mg 0.82mg Paratha
Starch 42.85g 31.5g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 120mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 452mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 0mg 1.35mg Paratha
Manganese 0.297mg 1.054mg Paratha
Selenium 18.6µg 7.1µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.11mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.076mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.83mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.465mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg Paratha
Vitamin K 0.8µg 3.4µg Paratha
Folate 122µg 10µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.034g Navajo frybread
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 4.621g 5.826g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.837g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 2.484g Paratha
Fructose 0g 0.35g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.064g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.006g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.002g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Paratha
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
13%
Paratha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
46%
Paratha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients

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

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