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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 of 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.
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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~17µg

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
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%
~equal in Protein ~6.1g
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Water ~28.4g

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
28% 45% 27%
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.
Navajo frybread Shortcake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Shortcake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.69g 6.1g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.26g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 48.26g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 7mg 3mg Shortcake
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 57mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 77mg 106mg Shortcake
Iron 4.04mg 2.54mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Shortcake
Copper 0.091mg 0.076mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 143mg Shortcake
Sodium 329mg 506mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.297mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 18.6µg 17µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.311mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.573mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.03mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 53µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
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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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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.