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Almond vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond and Pita

  • Pita contains less Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium than Almond.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almond is 96% higher.
  • Pita has 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Almond. Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Pita has 0.097mg.
  • Almond is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
10
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0
Pita
Contains more Calcium +212.8%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +938.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains more Potassium +510.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +513.7%
Contains more Manganese +353%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +212.8%
Contains more Iron +165%
Contains more Magnesium +938.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +395.9%
Contains more Potassium +510.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Contains more Copper +513.7%
Contains more Manganese +353%

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.
Almond
9
:
1
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.9%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
:
2
Pita
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +4060.8%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Water +627.9%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +132.4%
Contains more Fats +4060.8%
Contains more Other +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Water +627.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
:
1
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29948.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2204.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29948.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2204.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Pita Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 53.5g Pita
Protein 21.15g 9.1g Almond
Fats 49.93g 1.2g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 55.7g Pita
Calories 579kcal 275kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Pita
Fiber 12.5g 2.2g Almond
Calcium 269mg 86mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1.4mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 26mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 97mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 120mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 536mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.84mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.168mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.481mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.097mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.142mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.397mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.034mg Almond
Folate 44µg 24µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.105mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.257mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.349mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.634mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.219mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.446mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.394mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.195mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Pita
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.105g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.535g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Pita
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
82%
Almond
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.