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Shortbread vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shortbread and Navajo frybread

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Navajo frybread has more Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Navajo frybread is 23% higher.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +338.5%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Sodium ~329mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1275%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 FatsFats +114.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.6%
Contains more WaterWater +776.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +12247.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +260%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~42.85g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Shortbread 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 Shortbread Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 514kcal 330kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 26.22g 12.22g Shortbread
Net carbs 62.48g 48.26g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 48.26g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 13mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 88mg 77mg Shortbread
Iron 2.98mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 21.65g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 1.3g Shortbread
Copper 0.09mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.35mg Shortbread
Starch 40.47g 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 66mg 123mg Navajo frybread
Sodium 353mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.297mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.217mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.164mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.038mg Shortbread
Vitamin K 11µg 0.8µg Shortbread
Folate 81µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Trans Fat 0.714g Navajo frybread
Choline 0.9mg Shortbread
Saturated Fat 8.105g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.411g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 1.055g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g 0.051g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g 0.004g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.018g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.484g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.