Navajo frybread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between navajo frybread and taco shells
- Navajo frybread has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, taco shells are richer in phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for iron is 30% more.
- Navajo frybread contains 4 times more selenium than taco shells. Navajo frybread contains 18.6µg of selenium, while taco shells contain 4.8µg.
- Navajo frybread contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Taco shells, baked.
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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 IronIron | +146.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +287.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +361.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.6% |
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 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +975% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.055g | 5.495g | 30% |
| Iron | 4.04mg | 1.64mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Selenium | 18.6µg | 4.8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.216mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.603mg | 1.867mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 123mg | 233mg | 16% |
| Fats | 12.22g | 21.79g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 83mg | 15% |
| Folate | 122µg | 69µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.297mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.621g | 7.105g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 476kcal | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 6.935g | 6% |
| Starch | 42.85g | 54.94g | 5% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 231mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 48.26g | 63.49g | 5% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.69g | 6.41g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.26g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.03g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 329mg | 324mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.018g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +393.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.41g
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1660% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +28.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +488.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.1g
