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Pita vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita and Naan

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, however, Naan is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Naan covers your daily Manganese needs 40% more than Pita.
  • Naan has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Pita. Pita has 0.267mg of Vitamin B1, while Naan has 0.176mg.
  • Pita contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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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
2
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8
Naan
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.158
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% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Iron +23.6%
Contains more Magnesium +161.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Zinc +47.6%
Contains more Manganese +191.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.158

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
3
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7
Naan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%
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% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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4
Naan
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +458.3%
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Carbs +20.5%
Contains more Protein +12.1%
Contains more Fats +458.3%
Equal in Water - 34.9
Equal in Other - 1.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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2
Naan
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1753.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1753.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Naan Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 41.41g Pita
Protein 9.1g 10.2g Naan
Fats 1.2g 6.7g Naan
Carbs 55.7g 46.21g Pita
Calories 275kcal 286kcal Naan
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 3.4g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 4.8g Naan
Calcium 86mg 59mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.73mg Naan
Magnesium 26mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 97mg 188mg Naan
Potassium 120mg 185mg Naan
Sodium 536mg 467mg Naan
Zinc 0.84mg 1.24mg Naan
Copper 0.168mg 0.158mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.176mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.18mg Naan
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.58mg Naan
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.128mg Naan
Folate 24µg 16µg Pita
Vitamin K 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.907g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 1.946g Naan
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.258g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Naan
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
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.741g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Naan
Naan contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Naan
Naan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/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.