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Pita vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Butter cookie different?

  • Pita is richer in Manganese, while Butter cookie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 54% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 3 times more Manganese than Butter cookie. Pita contains 0.481mg of Manganese, while Butter cookie contains 0.17mg.
  • Butter cookie is lower in Sodium.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.9%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Potassium - 111
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Calcium +196.6%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +121.1%
Contains more Manganese +182.9%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +19%
Equal in Phosphorus - 102
Equal in Potassium - 111

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +597.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Contains more Water +597.8%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1466.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5159%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5159%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Butter cookie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 9.1g 6.1g Pita
Fats 1.2g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 55.7g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 275kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 0.8g Pita
Calcium 86mg 29mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 2.22mg Butter cookie
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 120mg 111mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.84mg 0.38mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.481mg 0.17mg Pita
Selenium 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.036mg Butter cookie
Folate 24µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.084mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.215mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.277mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.471mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.16mg 0.131mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.299mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.315mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.136mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 11.051g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.982g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Butter cookie
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
15%
Pita
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.885g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/nutrients
  2. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.