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Pita vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and Gingersnaps

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, however, Gingersnaps are higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Gingersnaps covers your daily Iron needs 63% more than Pita.
  • Pita has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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 +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +223.3%
Equal in Sodium - 501
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 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +11.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Potassium +188.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +223.3%
Equal in Sodium - 501

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 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
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 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Water +505.7%
Contains more Fats +716.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%
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% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +62.5%
Contains more Water +505.7%
Contains more Fats +716.7%
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +26.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5009.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5009.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 9.1g 5.6g Pita
Fats 1.2g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 55.7g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 275kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 2.2g
Calcium 86mg 77mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 26mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 97mg 83mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 536mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.84mg 0.55mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.481mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.2mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.38mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Folate 24µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.08mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.155mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.212mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.38mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.195mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.094mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.263mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.248mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.114mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.451g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.372g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.285g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.