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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 from 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 98% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 148%
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.
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 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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% 6% 0% 150% 75% 87% 24% 7.8% 0% 0.5% 80% 8%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
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 +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.
Apple pie Pita bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Pita bread Opinion
Calories 237kcal 275kcal Pita bread
Protein 1.9g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 11g 1.2g Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 53.5g Pita bread
Carbs 34g 55.7g Pita bread
Magnesium 7mg 26mg Pita bread
Calcium 11mg 86mg Pita bread
Potassium 65mg 120mg Pita bread
Iron 1.21mg 2.62mg Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 2.2g Pita bread
Copper 0.046mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.16mg 0.84mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 24mg 97mg Pita bread
Sodium 266mg 536mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 0IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.182mg 0.481mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.034mg Apple pie
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Folate 4µg 107µg Pita bread
Choline 14.6mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.105g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.535g Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.054mg 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.129mg 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.07mg 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.032mg 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.084mg 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.038mg 0.195mg Pita bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Pita bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
34%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.631g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
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 ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/nutrients
  2. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.