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Ostrich vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ostrich and pita different?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron; however, pita is richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ostrich is 260% higher.
  • Ostrich has a lower glycemic index (0) than pita (68).

Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Bread, pita, white, unenriched are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.7%
Contains more IronIron +99.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +477.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2431.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Pita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Pita
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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 ProteinProtein +213.1%
Contains more FatsFats +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +341.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
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 +823.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pita DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Selenium 37.5µg 68%
Protein 28.49g 9.1g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.034mg 39%
Zinc 4.85mg 0.84mg 36%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.142mg 31%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Phosphorus 251mg 97mg 22%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.481mg 20%
Sodium 80mg 536mg 20%
Carbs 0g 55.7g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.397mg 18%
Iron 2.79mg 1.4mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.097mg 15%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calcium 6mg 86mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 120mg 7%
Calories 145kcal 275kcal 7%
Saturated fat 1g 0.166g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.267mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Copper 0.152mg 0.168mg 2%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.2g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.105g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.535g 1%
Net carbs 0g 53.5g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.195mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
97%
Ostrich
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.834g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.