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Saltine cracker vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are saltine cracker and navajo frybread different?

  • Saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, zinc, and selenium than navajo frybread.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for saltine cracker is 46% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than navajo frybread. While saltine cracker contains 0.59mg of vitamin B2, navajo frybread contains only 0.217mg.
  • Navajo frybread has less sodium.

Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) are the varieties 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 PotassiumPotassium +49.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.2%
~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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +512.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~122µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +74.6%
Contains more FatsFats +663.8%
Contains more WaterWater +828.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3006.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Navajo frybread DV% diff.
Iron 7.72mg 4.04mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.217mg 29%
Sodium 849mg 329mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.244g 4.621g 20%
Starch 42.85g 18%
Fats 1.6g 12.22g 16%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.297mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 4.411g 11%
Carbs 82.3g 48.26g 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Protein 10.5g 6.69g 8%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.603mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.43mg 7%
Copper 0.145mg 0.091mg 6%
Zinc 0.94mg 0.35mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.164mg 5%
Selenium 21.4µg 18.6µg 5%
Calcium 22mg 57mg 4%
Choline 19.6mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.8µg 3%
Calories 393kcal 330kcal 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 1.055g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Phosphorus 113mg 123mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 77mg 1%
Folate 124µg 122µg 1%
Net carbs 79.6g 48.26g N/A
Sugar 0.38g 2.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.377g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.