Beans vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beans and pita
- Beans have more fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc; however, pita has more iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Pita's daily need coverage for sodium is 23% more.
- Beans have 4 times more vitamin B6 than pita. Beans have 0.13mg of vitamin B6, while pita has 0.034mg.
- Beans are lower in sodium.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index than beans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72% |
| Contains more IronIron | +382.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +398.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.4mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 2.2g | 13% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 55.7g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.267mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 9.1g | 9% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 275kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.034mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 296mg | 120mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.168mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0.535g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 97mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.