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Lavash - Armenian Bread vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lavash - Armenian Bread and Pita bread

  • Lavash - Armenian Bread is higher in Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Pita bread is richer in Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Lavash - Armenian Bread has 5 times more Phosphorus than Pita bread. While Lavash - Armenian Bread has 496mg of Phosphorus, Pita bread has only 97mg.
  • Pita bread has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Lavash - Armenian Bread 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 Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.5%
Contains more Iron +118.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +1255%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 45% 20% 213% 12% 104% 20% 111% 66% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Phosphorus +411.3%
Contains more Copper +96.4%
Contains more Calcium +309.5%
Contains more Iron +118.3%
Contains less Sodium -32.7%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +1255%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Potassium - 120
Equal in Manganese - 0.481

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +499%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +717.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Folate +311.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 25% 10% 45% 0% 19% 20% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +499%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +717.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Folate +311.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +47.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 g
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 Other +47.4%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
Equal in Fats - 1.2
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.105
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.105
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.535

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lavash - Armenian Bread Pita bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash - Armenian Bread Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g Pita bread
Protein 8.7g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 1.2g
Carbs 60.3g 55.7g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Calories 281kcal 275kcal Lavash - Armenian Bread
Sugar 1.3g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.2g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Calcium 21mg 86mg Pita bread
Iron 1.2mg 2.62mg Pita bread
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Phosphorus 496mg 97mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Potassium 125mg 120mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Sodium 796mg 536mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.84mg Pita bread
Copper 0.33mg 0.168mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.481mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Selenium 2µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.3mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.034mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Folate 26µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.2g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.105g Pita bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 0.535g Pita bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lavash - Armenian Bread Pita bread
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
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 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.