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Pita bread vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita bread and Navajo frybread

  • Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Navajo frybread has more Iron.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 22% more than Pita bread.
  • Pita bread contains 2 times more Zinc than Navajo frybread. While Pita bread contains 0.84mg of Zinc, Navajo frybread contains only 0.35mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Navajo frybread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo).

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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 19% 26% 11% 98% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 148%
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 +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +84.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +62%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.7%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.6%

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% 6% 0% 150% 75% 87% 24% 7.8% 0% 0.5% 80% 8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +14%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.603mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +918.3%
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4101%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita bread Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 275kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 9.1g 6.69g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 53.5g 48.26g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 48.26g Pita bread
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 57mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 77mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 1.3g 2.03g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.091mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.35mg Pita bread
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 97mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 536mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.297mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 18.6µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.43mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.217mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 4.603mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.164mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.038mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 107µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Choline 14.6mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.621g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.055g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
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
Pita bread 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
34%
Pita bread
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.