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Corned beef vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corned beef and pita

  • Corned beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, pita is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and calcium.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than pita.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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 PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +445.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2086.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.168mg

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% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1481.7%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11751.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 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 +8681%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corned beef 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 60%
Zinc 4.58mg 0.84mg 34%
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg 33%
Saturated fat 6.34g 0.166g 28%
Fats 18.98g 1.2g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.22g 0.105g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.267mg 20%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.481mg 20%
Sodium 973mg 536mg 19%
Protein 18.17g 9.1g 18%
Carbs 0.47g 55.7g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.034mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calcium 8mg 86mg 8%
Iron 1.86mg 1.4mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.097mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.142mg 6%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Phosphorus 125mg 97mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 26mg 3%
Copper 0.154mg 0.168mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.535g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 251kcal 275kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Potassium 145mg 120mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 0.47g 53.5g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.397mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.726mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 1.445mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 1.536mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.473mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.901mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.58mg 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.