Minestrone vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between minestrone and pita
- Minestrone has more vitamin A, while pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, calcium, and fiber.
- Pita covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 20% more than minestrone.
- The amount of sodium in minestrone is lower.
- Minestrone has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +268.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +321.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +438.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +447.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +414.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1095.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 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 | +176.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.267mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 55.7g | 17% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 9.1g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.481mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.4mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.168mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 536mg | 12% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 275kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 2.142mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 97mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2.2g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 26mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.397mg | 5% |
| Folate | 15µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.535g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 120mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.166g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.105g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
5%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.