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Navajo frybread vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Navajo frybread and Pita

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Pita is higher in Copper, and Manganese.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 28 times less Saturated Fat than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 4.621g of Saturated Fat, while Pita contains 0.166g.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more IronIron +188.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%

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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +918.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%
~equal in Water ~32.1g

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
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4101%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%

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 Pita
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Pita Opinion
Calories 330kcal 275kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 9.1g Pita
Fats 12.22g 1.2g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 48.26g 55.7g Pita
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pita
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pita
Calcium 57mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 77mg 120mg Pita
Iron 4.04mg 1.4mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Pita
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.091mg 0.168mg Pita
Zinc 0.35mg 0.84mg Pita
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 97mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 536mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.297mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.267mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.097mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.142mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 24µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.105g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.535g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
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 Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.