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Pan dulce vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pan dulce and Pita bread?

  • Pan dulce is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Pita bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 18% higher.

We used Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread and Bread, pita, white, enriched 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 less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Calcium - 86
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Equal in Calcium - 86
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 97
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Folate - 107
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.3
Equal in Folate - 107

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +865%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +865%
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pan dulce Pita bread
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pan dulce Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 54.08g 53.5g Pan dulce
Protein 9.42g 9.1g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 1.2g Pan dulce
Carbs 56.38g 55.7g Pan dulce
Calories 367kcal 275kcal Pan dulce
Starch 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 86mg
Iron 2.87mg 2.62mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 94mg 97mg Pita bread
Potassium 103mg 120mg Pita bread
Sodium 228mg 536mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 0.84mg
Copper 0.121mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.46mg 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 26.2µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.397mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.034mg Pan dulce
Folate 108µg 107µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0.2µg Pan dulce
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 1.103g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 2.183g 0.166g Pita bread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 0.105g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.535g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce Pita bread
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
31%
Pan dulce
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients
  2. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.