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Caramel vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Pita?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet Pita is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Pita's daily need coverage for Manganese is 20% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this article.

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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.
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Pita
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.5%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%

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.
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3
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1347.3%
Contains more Folate +500%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +159.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1347.3%
Contains more Folate +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +277.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +575%
Contains more Carbs +38.2%
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Water +277.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1368.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +550.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pita Opinion
Net carbs 77g 53.5g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 9.1g Pita
Fats 8.1g 1.2g Caramel
Carbs 77g 55.7g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 275kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 138mg 86mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 114mg 97mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 120mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 536mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.018mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.011mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 1.8µg Caramel
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.097mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.397mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.034mg Caramel
Folate 4µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.192mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.417mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.338mg 0.219mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.285mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.115mg 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.105g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.535g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Caramel
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.