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Shortcake vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shortcake and Navajo frybread different?

  • Shortcake is richer in Calcium, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Navajo frybread is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Navajo frybread covers your daily need of Iron 19% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake contains 4 times more Calcium than Navajo frybread. Shortcake contains 205mg of Calcium, while Navajo frybread contains 57mg.
  • Navajo frybread is lower in Sodium.

Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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 CalciumCalcium +259.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
~equal in Manganese ~0.297mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.6µg

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +16.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 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 -18.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 346kcal 330kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 14.2g 12.22g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 48.5g 48.26g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 48.26g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 7mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Navajo frybread
Calcium 205mg 57mg Shortcake
Potassium 106mg 77mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.03g Shortcake
Copper 0.076mg 0.091mg Navajo frybread
Zinc 0.48mg 0.35mg Shortcake
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 143mg 123mg Shortcake
Sodium 506mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.33mg 0.297mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.217mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.164mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.038mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.8µg Navajo frybread
Folate 53µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Saturated Fat 3.772g 4.621g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 4.411g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 1.055g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake 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
20%
Shortcake
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.849g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.