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Pita bread vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita bread and Dough

  • The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6 in Dough is higher than in Pita bread.
  • Dough covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Pita bread.
  • Dough has 2 times less Choline than Pita bread. Pita bread has 14.6mg of Choline, while Dough has 8mg.
  • Pita bread contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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
4
:
6
Dough
Dough
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Equal in Selenium - 28.6
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Calcium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Copper +10.5%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Equal in Potassium - 117
Equal in Copper - 0.152
Equal in Selenium - 28.6

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
1
:
8
Dough
Dough
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817
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%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Contains more Folate +15%
Contains more Vitamin K +250%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.817

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
4
Dough
Dough
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +101.7%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Equal in Water - 33
Equal in Other - 1.95
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
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +101.7%
Equal in Carbs - 51.88
Equal in Water - 33
Equal in Other - 1.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
2
Dough
Dough
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +244.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Dough Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 49.68g Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 10.75g Dough
Fats 1.2g 2.42g Dough
Carbs 55.7g 51.88g Pita bread
Calories 275kcal 272kcal Pita bread
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 1.3g 4.62g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Calcium 86mg 52mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 26mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 97mg 105mg Dough
Potassium 120mg 117mg Pita bread
Sodium 536mg 602mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.168mg 0.152mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 27.1µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.21mg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.107mg Dough
Folate 107µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.7µg Dough
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
Trans Fat 0.005g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.529g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.362g Dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.