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 phosphorus and fiber; however, pita bread is richer in folate, calcium, selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- 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 CopperCopper | +96.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +309.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +118.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1255% |
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 EVitamin E | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +499% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +717.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +311.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
60.3 g
Water:
27 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.1g
~equal in
Fats
~1.2g
~equal in
Carbs
~55.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 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 | -17% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.105g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.535g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 97mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 27.1µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.599mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.327mg | 22% |
| Folate | 26µg | 107µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.62mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.33mg | 0.168mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 4.632mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 536mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 60.3g | 55.7g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 9.1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.481mg | 1% |
| Calories | 281kcal | 275kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | N/A | |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 120mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 0.535g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
10%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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.