Navajo frybread vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are navajo frybread and shortcake different?
- Navajo frybread is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while shortcake is higher in calcium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Navajo frybread covers your daily need for iron, 19% more than shortcake.
- Navajo frybread contains 2 times more folate than shortcake. Navajo frybread contains 122µg of folate, while shortcake contains 53µg.
- Shortcake is lower in saturated fat.
Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +59.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +259.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
12.22 g
Carbs:
48.26 g
Water:
31.57 g
Other:
1.26 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
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Protein
~6.1g
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Carbs
~48.5g
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Water
~28.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.621 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.055 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.04mg | 2.54mg | 19% |
| Starch | 42.85g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.055g | 3.632g | 17% |
| Folate | 122µg | 53µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 205mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.603mg | 2.573mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.311mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 506mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.272mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.621g | 3.772g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 6.045g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 123mg | 143mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.22g | 14.2g | 3% |
| Selenium | 18.6µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.248mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 346kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 6.1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.297mg | 0.33mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 106mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Carbs | 48.26g | 48.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.26g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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