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Tortilla vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortilla and Navajo frybread?

  • Tortilla is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Navajo frybread is higher in Iron.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Tortilla has 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Navajo frybread. While Tortilla has 0.312mg of Vitamin B6, Navajo frybread has only 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Navajo frybread is lower.

We used Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Frybread, made with lard (Navajo) types 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 +372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +328.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +192.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +448.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +462.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.603mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 +45.9%
Contains more OtherOther +252.4%
Contains more FatsFats +25.2%
~equal in Carbs ~48.26g
~equal in Water ~31.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 +44.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.621g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.055g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 310kcal 330kcal Navajo frybread
Protein 9.76g 6.69g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 12.22g Navajo frybread
Net carbs 36.09g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Carbs 45.89g 48.26g Navajo frybread
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 18mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 57mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 77mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 2.44g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.091mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.35mg Tortilla
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 346mg 123mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.297mg Navajo frybread
Selenium 37µg 18.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.43mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.217mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 4.603mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.038mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 4.5µg 0.8µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 122µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 4.621g Navajo frybread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 4.411g Navajo frybread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 1.055g Navajo frybread
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Navajo frybread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.018g Navajo frybread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.