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Pita bread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pita bread and Cheese sandwich

  • Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Cheese sandwich has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 41% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, while Cheese sandwich has 0.358mg.
  • Pita bread is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
:
6
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
Equal in Copper - 0.16
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Cheese sandwich
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.8%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Zinc - 0.87
Equal in Copper - 0.16

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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
6
:
6
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pita bread
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%
Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Folate +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +667.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
4
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains more Water +903.1%
Contains more Fats +1983.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 9.8
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Cheese sandwich
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +903.1%
Contains more Fats +1983.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 9.8
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
2
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9758.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1613.3%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Cheese sandwich
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9758.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1613.3%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.1g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 1.2g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 55.7g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 275kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 1.3g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 2.2g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 86mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 2.62mg
Magnesium 26mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 97mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 120mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 536mg 839mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.168mg 0.16mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 27.1µg 24.3µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.358mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 3.185mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 107µg 64µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.257mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.634mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.219mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.16mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.394mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.195mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.129g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.963g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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 bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/nutrients
  2. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.