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Navajo frybread vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Navajo frybread and Waffle different?

  • Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Waffle is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Waffle is 50% higher.
  • Navajo frybread contains 3 times more Folate than Waffle. While Navajo frybread contains 122µg of Folate, Waffle contains only 46µg.
  • Navajo frybread has less Cholesterol.

Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more IronIron +74.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.4%
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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +33%
Contains more OtherOther +146%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +543.1%

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 Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Waffle Opinion
Calories 330kcal 291kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.69g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 12.22g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 48.26g 32.9g Navajo frybread
Carbs 48.26g 32.9g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 7mg 69mg Navajo frybread
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Waffle
Calcium 57mg 255mg Waffle
Potassium 77mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 4.04mg 2.31mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Waffle
Copper 0.091mg 0.062mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.68mg Waffle
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 329mg 511mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg Waffle
Manganese 0.297mg 0.265mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.263mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 2.073mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.056mg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 122µg 46µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 4.621g 2.866g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.521g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 6.785g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g Waffle
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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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.755g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.