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Pita vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and White cake

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, White cake is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • White cake covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 19% more than Pita.
  • White cake contains 3 times less Zinc than Pita. Pita contains 0.84mg of Zinc, while White cake contains 0.33mg.
  • White cake has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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 Iron +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +150.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Equal in Calcium - 90
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 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.6%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains more Zinc +154.5%
Contains more Copper +150.7%
Contains more Manganese +73.6%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
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 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Fats +758.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
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% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +106.8%
Contains more Water +55.1%
Contains more Other +35.7%
Contains more Fats +758.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3416.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3416.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +304.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita White 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita White cake Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 62.2g White cake
Protein 9.1g 4.4g Pita
Fats 1.2g 10.3g White cake
Carbs 55.7g 63.2g White cake
Calories 275kcal 356kcal White cake
Sugar 57.39g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1g Pita
Calcium 86mg 90mg White cake
Iron 1.4mg 1.16mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 70mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 99mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 284mg White cake
Zinc 0.84mg 0.33mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.067mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.277mg Pita
Selenium 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 8IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg White cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.128mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.189mg White cake
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.063mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.167mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.029mg Pita
Folate 24µg 31µg White cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg White cake
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.054mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.157mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.199mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.338mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.204mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.107mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.228mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.229mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.099mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.897g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.162g White cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita White 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
14%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White cake
White cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
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 - 3.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.