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Navajo frybread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Navajo frybread and Pound cake

  • Navajo frybread has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Copper, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% more.
  • Navajo frybread contains 4 times more Selenium than Pound cake. Navajo frybread contains 18.6µg of Selenium, while Pound cake contains 5µg.
  • Navajo frybread contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.3%
Contains more IronIron +173%
Contains more CopperCopper +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.8%

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% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.036mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +22%
Contains more FatsFats +14.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.4%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.811g

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +146.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +433.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17947.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +650%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Pound cake
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pound cake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Protein 6.69g 5g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 13.96g Pound cake
Net carbs 48.26g 53.04g Pound cake
Carbs 48.26g 53.64g Pound cake
Cholesterol 7mg 66mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 47mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 149mg Pound cake
Iron 4.04mg 1.48mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 33.36g Navajo frybread
Fiber 0.6g Pound cake
Copper 0.091mg 0.042mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Starch 42.85g 17.36g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 140mg Pound cake
Sodium 329mg 377mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.297mg 0.11mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 5µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.173mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.615mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Folate 122µg 42µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.192g Navajo frybread
Choline 65.6mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.621g 4.811g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.02g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 3.419g Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Fructose 0g 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.19g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

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

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