Crouton vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between crouton and pita bread
- The amount of selenium, iron, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat in crouton is higher than in pita bread.
- Crouton covers your daily need for selenium, 19% more than pita bread.
- Crouton contains 29 times more monounsaturated fat than pita bread. While crouton contains 3.059g of monounsaturated fat, pita bread contains only 0.105g.
- The amount of saturated fat in pita bread is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croutons, plain and Bread, pita, white, enriched.
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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 | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +483.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | +2813.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.5µg | 27.1µg | 19% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 2.62mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.2g | 12% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 1.2g | 8% |
| Calories | 407kcal | 275kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 536mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 0.105g | 7% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 55.7g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 0.166g | 6% |
| Folate | 132µg | 107µg | 6% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 9.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 0.535g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 4.632mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.327mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.599mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.397mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.481mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 124mg | 120mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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
35%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.