French bread vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between French bread and Pita bread
- French bread is higher in Iron, and Folate, however, Pita bread is richer in Vitamin B1.
- French bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 16% higher.
- French bread has 3 times more Sugar than Pita bread. While French bread has 3.59g of Sugar, Pita bread has only 1.3g.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) 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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 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 | +267.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 319kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 1.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 55.7g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 2.62mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.599mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.632mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 107µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.195mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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
36%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)