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Gingerbread vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gingerbread and Pita different?

  • Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Pita is richer in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gingerbread is 20% higher.

Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.8%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +42%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.8%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +42%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%

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 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 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 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1266.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +14.6%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 +1266.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +14.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6684.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6684.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688%
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.
Gingerbread Pita
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Pita Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 53.5g Pita
Protein 3.9g 9.1g Pita
Fats 16.4g 1.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 55.7g Pita
Calories 356kcal 275kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Calcium 71mg 86mg Pita
Iron 2.88mg 1.4mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 26mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 97mg Pita
Potassium 439mg 120mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 536mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.195mg 0.168mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.481mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 0IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.097mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.034mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 24µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.124mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.279mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.131mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.08mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.173mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.087mg 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 32mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 4.122g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 0.105g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 0.535g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.