Pita bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pita bread and English muffin
- Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
- Pita bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than English muffin.
- English muffin has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 4.632mg of Vitamin B3, while English muffin has 1.566mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
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Calcium
+65.4%
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Iron
+194.4%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+30.2%
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Manganese
+34.7%
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Phosphorus
+37.1%
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Sodium
-13.4%
Equal in Potassium - 131
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Calcium
+65.4%
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Iron
+194.4%
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Magnesium
+23.8%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+30.2%
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Manganese
+34.7%
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Phosphorus
+37.1%
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Sodium
-13.4%
Equal in Potassium - 131
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
+230.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112.3%
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Vitamin B3
+195.8%
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Folate
+189.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+12.3%
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Vitamin B6
+26.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+230.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112.3%
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Vitamin B3
+195.8%
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Folate
+189.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+12.3%
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Vitamin B6
+26.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18.2%
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Carbs
+21.1%
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Fats
+50%
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Water
+31.2%
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Other
+26.3%
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
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1.9 g
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7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
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2.4 g
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Protein
+18.2%
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Carbs
+21.1%
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+50%
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+31.2%
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Other
+26.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-35.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+187.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66%
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.888 g
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Saturated Fat
-35.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+187.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 43.3g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 46g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 235kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 0.89mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 133mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 131mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 464mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.129mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.043mg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.17mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.888g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
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 ($)
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.