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Navajo frybread vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between navajo frybread and white cake

  • Navajo frybread has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and phosphorus; however, white cake has more polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for navajo frybread is 36% higher.
  • White cake has 4 times less vitamin B3 than navajo frybread. Navajo frybread has 4.603mg of vitamin B3, while white cake has 1.063mg.
  • White cake is lower in saturated fat.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index than white cake.

Food types used in this article are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +248.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.33mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.277mg

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 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +235.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +412.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.167mg

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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.9%

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 White cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread White cake DV% diff.
Iron 4.04mg 1.16mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.128mg 25%
Folate 122µg 31µg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 1.063mg 22%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Selenium 18.6µg 10.7µg 14%
Phosphorus 123mg 70mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 2.162g 7%
Protein 6.69g 4.4g 5%
Carbs 48.26g 63.2g 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Copper 0.091mg 0.067mg 3%
Fats 12.22g 10.3g 3%
Calcium 57mg 90mg 3%
Saturated fat 4.621g 3.897g 3%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 4.1µg 3%
Cholesterol 7mg 1mg 2%
Sodium 329mg 284mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 3.692g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.189mg 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.029mg 1%
Calories 330kcal 356kcal 1%
Manganese 0.297mg 0.277mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Potassium 77mg 99mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 48.26g 62.2g N/A
Sugar 2.03g 57.39g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.33mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.167mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0%
Leucine 0.338mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0%
Valine 0.229mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread White cake
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
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.