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Pita bread vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pita bread and Angel food cake?

  • Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Copper, yet Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 41% more.
  • Pita bread has 6 times more Manganese than Angel food cake. While Pita bread has 0.481mg of Manganese, Angel food cake has only 0.085mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pita bread is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared types 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 +403.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Selenium +271.2%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +403.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Selenium +271.2%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%

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 B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Folate +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
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%
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% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Folate +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.8
Equal in Water - 33.2
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.8
Equal in Water - 33.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 9.1g 5.9g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 0.8g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 275kcal 258kcal Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g Angel food cake
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 2.62mg 0.52mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 120mg 93mg Pita bread
Sodium 536mg 749mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.07mg Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.078mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.085mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 7.3µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.102mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 0.883mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.198mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.031mg Pita bread
Folate 107µg 35µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.075mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.248mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.312mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.481mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.16mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.334mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.354mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.131mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.071g Pita bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.367g Pita bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Angel food cake
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
36%
Pita bread
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 ($)

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 bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.