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Wafer vs. Navajo frybread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Navajo frybread different?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Navajo frybread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Wafer is 41% higher.
  • Navajo frybread has less Sodium.

Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 +194.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +408.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.3%
~equal in Iron ~4.04mg
~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.
Wafer
8
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +159.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.7%
Contains more WaterWater +601.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
3
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.621g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.411g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Navajo frybread Opinion
Calories 433kcal 330kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 6.69g Navajo frybread
Fats 14.2g 12.22g Wafer
Net carbs 69.3g 48.26g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 48.26g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 7mg Wafer
Magnesium 53mg 18mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 57mg Navajo frybread
Potassium 210mg 77mg Wafer
Iron 4.01mg 4.04mg Navajo frybread
Sugar 37.43g 2.03g Navajo frybread
Fiber 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.463mg 0.091mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 0.35mg Wafer
Starch 42.85g Navajo frybread
Phosphorus 132mg 123mg Wafer
Sodium 580mg 329mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin A 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.297mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 18.6µg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.43mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.217mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 4.603mg Navajo frybread
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 0.164mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.038mg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.8µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 122µg Navajo frybread
Choline 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 4.241g 4.621g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 4.411g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 1.055g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
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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is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
27%
Navajo frybread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
46%
Navajo frybread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navajo frybread
Navajo frybread contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.