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Pita vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Pound cake

  • Pita has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, while Pound cake has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pound cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 23% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 4 times more Manganese than Pound cake. While Pita contains 0.481mg of Manganese, Pound cake contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pound cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 +83%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +337.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Zinc +95.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +337.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains less Sodium -29.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.48

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 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +82%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +24.2%
Contains more Fats +1063.3%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2776.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2776.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 53.04g Pita
Protein 9.1g 5g Pita
Fats 1.2g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 55.7g 53.64g Pita
Calories 275kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 0.6g Pita
Calcium 86mg 47mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 120mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 536mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.84mg 0.43mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.042mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.11mg Pita
Selenium 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.173mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.615mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 24µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.041mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.204mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.397mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.198mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.117mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.239mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.249mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.117mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.192g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.811g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.645g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.