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Danish pastry vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Pita different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Pita is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 33% more than Pita.
  • Pita is lower in Cholesterol.

Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types were 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.
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Calcium +145.7%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +88.8%
Contains more Manganese +37%

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 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.142
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.142

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1725%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +1725%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%
Equal in Water - 32.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10674.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10674.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pita Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 53.5g Pita
Protein 8g 9.1g Pita
Fats 21.9g 1.2g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 55.7g Pita
Calories 374kcal 275kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Pita
Fiber 1g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 35mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 108mg 97mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 417mg 536mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.089mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.351mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.097mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 24µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.293mg 0.257mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.349mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.634mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.219mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.16mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.412mg 0.394mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.195mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.105g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.535g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
23%
Danish pastry
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.628g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.