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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.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of navajo frybread is 70, while the glycemic index of pound cake is 54.

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% 23% 13% 12% 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 EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Iron 4.04mg 1.48mg 32%
Selenium 18.6µg 5µg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.173mg 21%
Cholesterol 7mg 66mg 20%
Folate 122µg 42µg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.615mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 3.419g 16%
Threonine 153mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Starch 42.85g 17.36g 10%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin A 70µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.485mg 6%
Copper 0.091mg 0.042mg 5%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Protein 6.69g 5g 3%
Fats 12.22g 13.96g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 3.02g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.249mg 2%
Sodium 329mg 377mg 2%
Phosphorus 123mg 140mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Potassium 77mg 149mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Carbs 48.26g 53.64g 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.43mg 1%
Calcium 57mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1.7µg 1%
Saturated fat 4.621g 4.811g 1%
Calories 330kcal 353kcal 1%
Net carbs 48.26g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.03g 33.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.036mg 0%
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

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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