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Edible mushroom vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and pita

  • Edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B3, and potassium, while pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 23% more than pita.
  • Edible mushroom contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than pita. While edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of vitamin B5, pita contains only 0.397mg.
  • The amount of sodium in edible mushroom is lower.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, raw 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2766.7%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +923.4%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 +188%
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.5%
Contains more FatsFats +252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1608.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.097mg 23%
Sodium 5mg 536mg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.397mg 22%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.481mg 19%
Copper 0.318mg 0.168mg 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Carbs 3.26g 55.7g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.267mg 16%
Calories 22kcal 275kcal 13%
Protein 3.09g 9.1g 12%
Iron 0.5mg 1.4mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 2.142mg 9%
Calcium 3mg 86mg 8%
Potassium 318mg 120mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.034mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.535g 3%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.84mg 3%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Phosphorus 86mg 97mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Fats 0.34g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.166g 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 53.5g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.105g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.