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Pita vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and Cornbread

  • Pita has more Copper, however, Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cornbread covers your daily Phosphorus needs 56% more than Pita.
  • Cornbread contains 2 times less Copper than Pita. Pita contains 0.168mg of Copper, while Cornbread contains 0.085mg.
  • Pita has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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.
Pita
7
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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 Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 113
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 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 Iron +78.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +404.1%
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.
Pita
0
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
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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
Pita
1
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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 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 63g Cornbread
Protein 9.1g 7g Pita
Fats 1.2g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 55.7g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 275kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 20.34g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 86mg 57mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 120mg 113mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 817mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.57mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.085mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.315mg Pita
Selenium 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 24µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.071mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.224mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.254mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.632mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.198mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.133mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.343mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.32mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.177mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.091g Pita
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
15%
Pita
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread 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. 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.