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Apple pie vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple pie and Pita?

  • Apple pie has less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Pita.
  • Apple pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 18% higher.
  • Pita contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this comparison.

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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.
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Pita
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50.4%
Contains more Calcium +681.8%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Magnesium +271.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +84.6%
Contains more Zinc +425%
Contains more Copper +265.2%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%

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.
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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +233.6%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Water +62.6%
Contains more Protein +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Contains more Other +111.1%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +816.7%
Contains more Water +62.6%
Contains more Protein +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +63.8%
Contains more Other +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4079%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4079%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pita Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 53.5g Pita
Protein 1.9g 9.1g Pita
Fats 11g 1.2g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 55.7g Pita
Calories 237kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 11mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.21mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 24mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 65mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 266mg 536mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.046mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.182mg 0.481mg Pita
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.097mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Apple pie
Folate 4µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.054mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.129mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.07mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.032mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.084mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.038mg 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.105g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.535g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.