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Pita vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and Navajo frybread

  • Pita has more Copper, and Manganese, however, Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily Iron needs 33% more than Pita.
  • Navajo frybread contains 2 times less Zinc than Pita. Pita contains 0.84mg of Zinc, while Navajo frybread contains 0.35mg.
  • Navajo frybread has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
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 IronIron +188.6%
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.
Pita
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 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% 0% 0% 0% 108% 50% 86% 9.8% 8.8% 0% 2% 92% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +408.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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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
Pita
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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 Navajo frybread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 275kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 9.1g 6.69g Pita
Fats 1.2g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 53.5g 48.26g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 48.26g Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 57mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 77mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Pita
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.091mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.35mg Pita
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 97mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 536mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.297mg Pita
Selenium 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.217mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.164mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.038mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 24µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.621g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.055g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
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 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
14%
Pita
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.