Italian bread vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Italian bread and Pita bread
- Italian bread has more Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pita bread has more Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 21% higher.
- Pita bread has 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Italian bread. Italian bread has 1.39g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Pita bread has 0.535g.
- Pita bread is lower in Sugar.
Food types used in this article are Bread, italian 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 IronIron | +12.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +191.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.1g
~equal in
Other
~1.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.39 g
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 | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +673.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 271kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 8.8g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 3.5g | 1.2g |
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| Net carbs | 46.9g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 50.1g | 55.7g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 110mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.94mg | 2.62mg |
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| Sugar | 3.17g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.191mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 0.86mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 550mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.464mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.473mg | 0.599mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.381mg | 4.632mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 191µg | 107µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 14.6mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.812g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.39g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.245mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.614mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.156mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.433mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.376mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.188mg | 0.195mg |
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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
36%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.