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Cheese sandwich vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheese sandwich and Pita?

  • Pita has less Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Iron, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B1 than Cheese sandwich.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 41% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 25 times more Saturated Fat than Pita. Cheese sandwich has 4.129g of Saturated Fat, while Pita has 0.166g.

We used Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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.
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.168

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 B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 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 B1 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +340.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1983.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +903.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 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 +1983.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +903.1%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9758.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1613.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9758.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1613.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese sandwich Pita
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Pita Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 53.5g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 9.1g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 1.2g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 55.7g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 275kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 86mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.4mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 26mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 97mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 120mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 0.87mg 0.84mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 1.083mg 0.481mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 0IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.267mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.097mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2.142mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.397mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.034mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 24µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Cheese sandwich
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.105mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.257mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.349mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.634mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.167mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.446mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.394mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.195mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 4.129g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 0.105g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 0.535g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.