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Buttermilk vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between buttermilk and pita

  • Buttermilk has more vitamin B12, while pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber.
  • Pita's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in buttermilk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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 +34.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +1427.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23950%
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.034mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 WaterWater +180.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.9%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1062.8%
Contains more OtherOther +113.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 +141.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1521.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Pita DV% diff.
Manganese 0.002mg 0.481mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.267mg 19%
Copper 0.011mg 0.168mg 17%
Carbs 4.79g 55.7g 17%
Iron 0.05mg 1.4mg 17%
Sodium 190mg 536mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 2.142mg 13%
Calories 40kcal 275kcal 12%
Protein 3.31g 9.1g 12%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Folate 5µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.097mg 4%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.84mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 26mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.535g 3%
Calcium 116mg 86mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.397mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.548g 0.166g 2%
Phosphorus 89mg 97mg 1%
Potassium 151mg 120mg 1%
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.88g 1.2g 0%
Net carbs 4.79g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.034mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 0.105g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.