Navajo frybread vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between navajo frybread and tostada shells
- Navajo frybread has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for navajo frybread is 31% higher.
- Tostada shells have 8 times less selenium than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread has 18.6µg of selenium, while tostada shells have 2.2µg.
- Navajo frybread is lower in saturated fat.
- Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.
Food types used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Tostada shells, corn.
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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 | +164.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +745.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +251.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +855.3% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +850.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.9% |
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Protein
~6.15g
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
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.3% |
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:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +29.3% |
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Fructose
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.055g | 8.285g | 48% |
| Folate | 122µg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.04mg | 1.53mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 18.6µg | 2.2µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.363mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.603mg | 1.553mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.22g | 23.38g | 17% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 657mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 76mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 123mg | 203mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.621g | 7.011g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.094mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.23mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 7.217g | 7% |
| Calories | 330kcal | 474kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.43mg | 0.353mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Starch | 42.85g | 55.4g | 5% |
| Carbs | 48.26g | 64.43g | 5% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 237mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.297mg | 0.363mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 6.69g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 48.26g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.03g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.051g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.018g | 0.005g | N/A |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)