Tostada shells vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tostada shells and navajo frybread
- Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, navajo frybread has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for navajo frybread is 31% higher.
- Navajo frybread has 10 times less vitamin B6 than tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of vitamin B6, while navajo frybread has 0.038mg.
- Navajo frybread is lower in sodium.
- Navajo frybread has a higher glycemic index than tostada shells.
Food types used in this article are Tostada shells, corn 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +322.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +251.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +164.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +745.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +855.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +196.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.285g | 1.055g | 48% |
Folate | 122µg | 31% | |
Iron | 1.53mg | 4.04mg | 31% |
Selenium | 2.2µg | 18.6µg | 30% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.363mg | 0.038mg | 25% |
Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.553mg | 4.603mg | 19% |
Fats | 23.38g | 12.22g | 17% |
Sodium | 657mg | 329mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 76mg | 18mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 123mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 7.011g | 4.621g | 11% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
Zinc | 1.23mg | 0.35mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.217g | 4.411g | 7% |
Calories | 474kcal | 330kcal | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.148mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
Starch | 55.4g | 42.85g | 5% |
Carbs | 64.43g | 48.26g | 5% |
Potassium | 237mg | 77mg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.363mg | 0.297mg | 3% |
Calcium | 76mg | 57mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% | |
Protein | 6.15g | 6.69g | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.191mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 58.63g | 48.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.03g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | 0.051g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
12.22 g
Carbs:
48.26 g
Water:
31.57 g
Other:
1.26 g
Contains more FatsFats | +91.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +115.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +850.9% |
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Protein
~6.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
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 | +63.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +685.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +29.3% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Fructose
~0g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g