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Pita vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Gingerbread different?

  • Pita is higher in Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Gingerbread is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gingerbread is 20% higher.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. While Pita contains 97mg of Phosphorus, Gingerbread contains only 54mg.
  • Gingerbread has less Sodium.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.8%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +42%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +21.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.6%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Iron +105.7%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Potassium +265.8%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +42%

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 B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +458.8%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +1266.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.2%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Fats +1266.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6684.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6684.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 49.2g Pita
Protein 9.1g 3.9g Pita
Fats 1.2g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 55.7g 49.2g Pita
Calories 275kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Calcium 86mg 71mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 26mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 97mg 54mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 536mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.39mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.19mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.738mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.375mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 24µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.047mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.124mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.151mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.279mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.131mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.08mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.195mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.173mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.087mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.122g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.