Pastry vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pastry and Pita bread different?
- Pastry is richer in Vitamin K, while Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
- Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Pita bread.
- Pastry contains 81 times more Vitamin K than Pita bread. Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Pita bread contains 0.2µg.
- Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat.
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Bread, pita, white, enriched types were 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3075% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +277.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 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 | +20468.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +814.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 551kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 1.2g |
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 55.7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.62mg |
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| Sugar | 0.74g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.599mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 4.632mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 107µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.195mg |
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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
28%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.477g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 ($)