Apple pie vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between apple pie and pita bread
- Apple pie contains less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, iron, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, and phosphorus than pita bread.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pita bread is 39% higher.
- Pita bread has 23 times less saturated fat than apple pie. Apple pie has 3.797g of saturated fat, while pita bread has 0.166g.
- Pita bread has a higher glycemic index than apple pie.
Food types used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Bread, pita, white, enriched.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -50.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +271.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +681.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +164.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +347% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +312.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2575% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +816.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +378.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
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 | +4079% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.599mg | 39% |
| Folate | 4µg | 107µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 4.632mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 2.62mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 0.166g | 17% |
| Fats | 11g | 1.2g | 15% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.168mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.481mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.327mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 536mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.535g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 0.105g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 97mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 34g | 55.7g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 0.397mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 275kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
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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
10%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)