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Pita bread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita bread and Cornbread

  • Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 56% more than Pita bread.
  • Pita bread contains 5 times more Selenium than Cornbread. While Pita bread contains 27.1µg of Selenium, Cornbread contains only 5.6µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pita bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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 Calcium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 113
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 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Copper +97.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +383.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.5
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 113

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 E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.6%
Contains more Folate +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +311.5%
Contains more Fats +916.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Water +311.5%
Contains more Fats +916.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.8%
Contains more Other +84.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6299%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.4%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6299%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.4%

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 Cornbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 63g Cornbread
Protein 9.1g 7g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 55.7g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 275kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 1.3g 20.34g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 86mg 57mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 2.5mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 120mg 113mg Pita bread
Sodium 536mg 817mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.57mg Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.085mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.315mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 5.6µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.16mg Pita bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.427mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.272mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 3.342mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 107µg 93µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.071mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.224mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.254mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.632mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.198mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.133mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.343mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.32mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.177mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.091g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Cornbread
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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread 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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.