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

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Important differences between navajo frybread and yellow cake

  • Navajo frybread has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, yellow cake is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Navajo frybread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 32% more.
  • Navajo frybread contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than yellow cake. Navajo frybread contains 0.43mg of Vitamin B1, while yellow cake contains 0.043mg.
  • Navajo frybread contains less saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.1%
Contains more IronIron +99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
~equal in Sodium ~310mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3037.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
~equal in Other ~1.35g

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +348.2%

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
18% 76% 3%
Starch: 8.55 g
Sucrose: 36.51 g
Glucose: 1.29 g
Fructose: 0.62 g
Lactose: 0.59 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +401.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +738.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +21376.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1190%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~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 Yellow cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Navajo frybread Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 330kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 6.69g 3.16g Navajo frybread
Fats 12.22g 17.75g Yellow cake
Net carbs 48.26g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 48.26g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 7mg 16mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 57mg 32mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 77mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 4.04mg 2.03mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g 39.22g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.5g Yellow cake
Copper 0.091mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.42mg Yellow cake
Starch 42.85g 8.55g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 123mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 329mg 310mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.297mg 0.222mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 18.6µg 5.9µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.043mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.093mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 4.603mg 0.8mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.164mg 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 122µg 22µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 1.313g Navajo frybread
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 4.621g 5.793g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.055g 4.728g Yellow cake
Fructose 0g 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.018g 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Navajo frybread Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Navajo frybread
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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