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Navajo frybread vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Navajo frybread and Pita bread

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, while Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 22% more than Pita bread.
  • Navajo frybread contains 2 times more Iron than Pita bread. While Navajo frybread contains 4.04mg of Iron, Pita bread contains only 2.62mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Bread, pita, white, enriched.

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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.
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 152% 13% 53% 7% 43% 10% 31% 39% 102%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Iron +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +140%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Manganese +62%
Contains more Selenium +45.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.632
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 108% 51% 87% 10% 9% 92% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Folate +14%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.632

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +918.3%
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Water - 32.1
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
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 Fats +918.3%
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Carbs +15.4%
Contains more Other +50.8%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.055 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4101%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 48.26g 53.5g Pita bread
Protein 6.69g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 12.22g 1.2g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 55.7g Pita bread
Calories 330kcal 275kcal Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g Pita bread
Calcium 57mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 4.04mg 2.62mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 123mg 97mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 120mg Pita bread
Sodium 329mg 536mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.84mg Pita bread
Copper 0.091mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.297mg 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 18.6µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 107µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.2µg Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.105g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.535g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Pita bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Navajo frybread
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
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 bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.