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Muffin vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Muffin and Pita?

  • Muffin is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Pita is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Muffin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% more.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this article.

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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.
Muffin
4
:
6
Pita
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +180%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Equal in Potassium - 120
Equal in Manganese - 0.481
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +180%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
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.
Muffin
10
:
2
Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
1
:
4
Pita
Contains more Fats +1239.2%
Contains more Protein +102.7%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Fats +1239.2%
Contains more Protein +102.7%
Contains more Water +28.6%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Carbs - 55.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
:
1
Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4492.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4492.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1414.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Pita Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 53.5g Pita
Protein 4.49g 9.1g Pita
Fats 16.07g 1.2g Muffin
Carbs 53g 55.7g Pita
Calories 375kcal 275kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Pita
Fiber 1.1g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 44mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.3mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 10mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 146mg 97mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 120mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 536mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.06mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.449mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.097mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.397mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Muffin
Folate 48µg 24µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.181mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.421mg 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.199mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.115mg 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.257mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.128mg 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.2g Pita
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 0.105g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.535g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin Pita
Low Fats diet ok
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
28%
Muffin
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients
  2. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.