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Paratha vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are paratha and navajo frybread different?

  • Paratha is richer in manganese, vitamin E, and copper, while navajo frybread is higher in iron, folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Paratha covers your daily need for manganese 33% more than navajo frybread.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in saturated Fat.
  • Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index (70) than paratha (53).

Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types were 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 26% 7.5% 12% 60% 49% 22% 51% 59% 137% 39%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128%
Contains more IronIron +150.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +162%
~equal in Phosphorus ~123mg

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% 0.36% 27% 0% 28% 18% 34% 28% 18% 0% 8.5% 7.5% 3.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +151.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1120%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 13% 45% 34%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 13.2 g
Carbs: 45.35 g
Water: 33.5 g
Other: 1.59 g
7% 12% 48% 32%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 12.22 g
Carbs: 48.26 g
Water: 31.57 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g
~equal in Fats ~12.22g
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 32% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.826 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.484 g
46% 44% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.621 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.055 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
88% 5% 5%
Starch: 31.5 g
Sucrose: 1.75 g
Glucose: 0.35 g
Fructose: 0.35 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +929.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +250%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +36%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~1.76g
~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.
Paratha Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paratha Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 326kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 6.36g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 13.2g 12.22g Paratha
Net carbs 35.75g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 45.35g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 1mg 7mg Paratha
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Paratha
Calcium 25mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 139mg 77mg Paratha
Iron 1.61mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 4.15g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 9.6g Paratha
Copper 0.146mg 0.091mg Paratha
Zinc 0.82mg 0.35mg Paratha
Starch 31.5g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 120mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 452mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 6IU Paratha
Vitamin A 2µg Paratha
Vitamin E 1.35mg 0mg Paratha
Manganese 1.054mg 0.297mg Paratha
Selenium 7.1µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 1.83mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.465mg 0.164mg Paratha
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.038mg Paratha
Vitamin K 3.4µg 0.8µg Paratha
Folate 10µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.034g Navajo frybread
Choline 6.3mg Paratha
Saturated Fat 5.826g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.837g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.484g 1.055g Paratha
Fructose 0.35g 0g Paratha
Omega-3 - ALA 0.064g 0.051g Paratha
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Paratha
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.004g Paratha
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.386g Paratha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Paratha Navajo frybread
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
13%
Paratha
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Paratha
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paratha
Paratha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paratha
Paratha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
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.

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. Paratha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174076/nutrients
  2. Navajo frybread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167635/nutrients

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

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