Saltine cracker vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Saltine cracker and Pita
- Saltine cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Pita is richer in Calcium.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily Iron needs 79% more than Pita.
- Pita has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, while Pita has 0.097mg.
- Pita contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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.
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Iron
+451.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.5%
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Zinc
+11.9%
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Manganese
+32.4%
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Calcium
+290.9%
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Sodium
-36.9%
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Copper
+15.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
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Iron
+451.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.5%
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Zinc
+11.9%
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Manganese
+32.4%
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Calcium
+290.9%
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Sodium
-36.9%
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Copper
+15.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
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.
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Vitamin B1
+94%
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Vitamin B2
+508.2%
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Vitamin B3
+166.8%
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Vitamin B6
+150%
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Folate
+416.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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Vitamin B1
+94%
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Vitamin B2
+508.2%
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Vitamin B3
+166.8%
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Vitamin B6
+150%
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Folate
+416.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Carbs
+47.8%
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Other
+15.8%
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Water
+844.1%
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Protein
+15.4%
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Fats
+33.3%
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Carbs
+47.8%
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+15.8%
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Water
+844.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28%
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Saturated Fat
-32%
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+35.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+28%
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Saturated Fat
-32%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 53.5g |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 1.2g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 55.7g |
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| Calories | 393kcal | 275kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 536mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.168mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.195mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 0.535g |
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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
44%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)