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Navajo frybread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Navajo frybread and Tortilla

  • Tortilla has less Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 22% more than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla contains 24 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Navajo frybread. Navajo frybread contains 4.411g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.185g.
  • Tortilla has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~3.81mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.268mg

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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.17mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +1186.3%
Contains more WaterWater +26.6%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
~equal in Protein ~7.28g
~equal in Carbs ~49.94g

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2284.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.6%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +29.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +50%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +34.7%
~equal in Starch ~43.02g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tortilla Opinion
Calories 330kcal 237kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 12.22g 0.95g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 48.26g 47.54g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 49.94g Tortilla
Cholesterol 7mg Tortilla
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Tortilla
Calcium 57mg 70mg Tortilla
Potassium 77mg 105mg Tortilla
Iron 4.04mg 3.81mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 2.75g Navajo frybread
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Copper 0.091mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.35mg 0.32mg Navajo frybread
Starch 42.85g 43.02g Tortilla
Phosphorus 123mg 146mg Tortilla
Sodium 329mg 482mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.297mg 0.268mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 16.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.37mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.114mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 4.125mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0.4µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 98µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.185g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 0.391g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.019g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.