Pita bread vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita bread and Doughnuts different?
- Pita bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Manganese, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Doughnuts is 55% higher.
- Pita bread contains 3 times more Selenium than Doughnuts. While Pita bread contains 27.1µg of Selenium, Doughnuts contain only 10.1µg.
- Pita bread has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, pita, white, enriched and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) are the varieties used 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.
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Calcium
+115%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Zinc
+68%
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Copper
+86.7%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Selenium
+168.3%
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Phosphorus
+168%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Sodium
-11%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
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Calcium
+115%
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Magnesium
+52.9%
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Zinc
+68%
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Copper
+86.7%
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Manganese
+44.4%
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Selenium
+168.3%
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Phosphorus
+168%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Sodium
-11%
Equal in Iron - 2.53
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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Vitamin B1
+53.6%
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Vitamin B3
+59.2%
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Folate
+16.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+563.3%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+4800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
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Vitamin B1
+53.6%
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Vitamin B3
+59.2%
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Folate
+16.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+563.3%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+4800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.301
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.377
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+71.4%
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Carbs
+18.4%
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Water
+54.2%
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Fats
+1977.5%
Equal in Other - 1.88
Protein:
9.1 g
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1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
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1.9 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
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1.88 g
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Protein
+71.4%
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Carbs
+18.4%
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Water
+54.2%
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Fats
+1977.5%
Equal in Other - 1.88
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8037.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+631.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+8037.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+631.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 45.36g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 47.06g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 434kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 477mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 9.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 11.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 3.915g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.85g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
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.