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Lavash - Armenian Bread vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lavash - Armenian Bread and Pita

  • Lavash - Armenian Bread has more Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Pita has more Calcium.
  • Lavash - Armenian Bread contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Pita. While Lavash - Armenian Bread contains 496mg of Phosphorus, Pita contains only 97mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lavash - Armenian Bread and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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 Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 45% 20% 213% 12% 104% 20% 111% 66% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.5%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
Equal in Manganese - 0.481

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 B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
Equal in Folate - 24
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 10% 45% 0% 19% 20% 0% 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 B3 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +47.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 Other +47.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.105
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.105
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash - Armenian Bread Pita Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g Pita
Protein 8.7g 9.1g Pita
Fats 1.2g 1.2g
Carbs 60.3g 55.7g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Calories 281kcal 275kcal Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Calcium 21mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.2mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Phosphorus 496mg 97mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Potassium 125mg 120mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Sodium 796mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 0.7mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.33mg 0.168mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.481mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Selenium 2µg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Vitamin E 0.37mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.097mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2.142mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Folate 26µg 24µg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.2g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lavash - Armenian Bread Pita
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.

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