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Navajo frybread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Saltine cracker different?

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, and Selenium than Navajo frybread.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 46% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. While Navajo frybread contains 4.621g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker contains only 0.244g.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium are the varieties 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~124µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +663.8%
Contains more WaterWater +828.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +74.6%

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
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3006.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.7%

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 Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 330kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 6.69g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 12.22g 1.6g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 48.26g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 57mg 22mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 4.04mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 2.03g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.091mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.35mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 113mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 849mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.297mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 18.6µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 0.8µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 122µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.142g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.685g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
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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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.377g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.