Navajo frybread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Navajo frybread and Tortilla?
- Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, yet Tortilla is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
- Navajo frybread has 2 times more Iron than Tortilla. While Navajo frybread has 4.04mg of Iron, Tortilla has only 2.63mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Navajo frybread is lower.
We used Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types 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 IronIron | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +372.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +328.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +240.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +448.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +98.9% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +721.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +462.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~45.89g
~equal in
Water
~30.15g
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
4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +44.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.878g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.992g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 330kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 6.69g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 12.22g | 9.76g |
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| Net carbs | 48.26g | 36.09g |
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| Carbs | 48.26g | 45.89g |
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| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 57mg | 244mg |
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| Potassium | 77mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 4.04mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 2.03g | 2.44g |
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| Fiber | 9.8g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.92mg |
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| Starch | 42.85g |
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| Phosphorus | 123mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 329mg | 512mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.297mg |
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| Selenium | 18.6µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.823mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.603mg | 4.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 122µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.621g | 4.878g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 3.062g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.055g | 0.992g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.018g | 0g |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)