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Navajo frybread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between navajo frybread and shortbread

  • Navajo frybread has more selenium, iron, folate, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, shortbread has more vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for navajo frybread is 23% higher.
  • Shortbread has 3 times less Selenium than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread has 18.6µg of Selenium, while shortbread has 6.2µg.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Sodium ~353mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1275%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more WaterWater +776.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +114.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.2%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.2%

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
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +12247.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +260%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~40.47g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Shortbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Shortbread Opinion
Calories 330kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 6.69g 5.37g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 26.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 48.26g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 48.26g 63.78g Shortbread
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Shortbread
Magnesium 18mg 14mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 13mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 88mg Shortbread
Iron 4.04mg 2.98mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 21.65g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.091mg 0.09mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Starch 42.85g 40.47g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 66mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 329mg 353mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.297mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 18.6µg 6.2µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.353mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 3.275mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 122µg 81µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.714g Navajo frybread
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 8.105g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 8.326g Shortbread
Fructose 0g 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.006g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.484g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

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

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