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Bread stuffing vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bread stuffing and Pita

  • Pita contains less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Phosphorus than Bread stuffing.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Bread stuffing is 38% higher.
  • Pita has 7 times less Folate than Bread stuffing. Bread stuffing has 168µg of Folate, while Pita has 24µg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Bread stuffing, bread, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 29% 22% 143% 79% 25% 60% 183% 77% 262%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105%
Contains more IronIron +172.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.84mg

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% 0.12% 7.6% 0% 149% 93% 108% 24% 35% 2.5% 2.8% 126% 8%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 76% 4% 5%
Protein: 11 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 76.2 g
Water: 4.2 g
Other: 5.2 g
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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 +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.8%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%
Contains more WaterWater +664.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.845 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.493 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.713 g
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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 +1321.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread stuffing Pita Opinion
Calories 386kcal 275kcal Bread stuffing
Protein 11g 9.1g Bread stuffing
Fats 3.4g 1.2g Bread stuffing
Net carbs 73g 53.5g Bread stuffing
Carbs 76.2g 55.7g Bread stuffing
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Pita
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Bread stuffing
Calcium 97mg 86mg Bread stuffing
Potassium 246mg 120mg Bread stuffing
Iron 3.81mg 1.4mg Bread stuffing
Sugar 8.27g Pita
Fiber 3.2g 2.2g Bread stuffing
Copper 0.238mg 0.168mg Bread stuffing
Zinc 0.93mg 0.84mg Bread stuffing
Phosphorus 141mg 97mg Bread stuffing
Sodium 1405mg 536mg Pita
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Bread stuffing
Vitamin E 0.38mg Bread stuffing
Manganese 0.594mg 0.481mg Bread stuffing
Selenium 48µg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B1 0.596mg 0.267mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B2 0.404mg 0.097mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B3 5.766mg 2.142mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B5 0.398mg 0.397mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.034mg Bread stuffing
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Bread stuffing
Vitamin K 1.1µg Bread stuffing
Folate 168µg 24µg Bread stuffing
Choline 14.6mg Bread stuffing
Saturated Fat 0.845g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.493g 0.105g Bread stuffing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.713g 0.535g Bread stuffing
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.105mg Bread stuffing
Threonine 0.329mg 0.257mg Bread stuffing
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.349mg Bread stuffing
Leucine 0.774mg 0.634mg Bread stuffing
Lysine 0.317mg 0.219mg Bread stuffing
Methionine 0.193mg 0.16mg Bread stuffing
Phenylalanine 0.553mg 0.446mg Bread stuffing
Valine 0.464mg 0.394mg Bread stuffing
Histidine 0.251mg 0.195mg Bread stuffing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread stuffing Pita
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
43%
Bread stuffing
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Bread stuffing
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread stuffing
Bread stuffing is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread stuffing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174930/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.