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American cheese vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and pita?

  • American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc, yet pita is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 96% higher.
  • Pita contains less cholesterol.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than pita.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Pita
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1115.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1073.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~120mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Pita
Pita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2718.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Pita
Pita
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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 ProteinProtein +99.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2549.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +256.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1405.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Pita DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 86mg 96%
Saturated fat 18.057g 0.166g 81%
Phosphorus 641mg 97mg 78%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Sodium 1671mg 536mg 49%
Fats 31.79g 1.2g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin A 250µg 0µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.267mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 0.105g 20%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.481mg 19%
Protein 18.13g 9.1g 18%
Carbs 3.7g 55.7g 17%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.84mg 15%
Copper 0.046mg 0.168mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 2.142mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.097mg 11%
Iron 0.63mg 1.4mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.535g 5%
Calories 371kcal 275kcal 5%
Folate 8µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 3.7g 53.5g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Potassium 132mg 120mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.397mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.195mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
American cheese
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.891g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.