Pita bread vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita bread and Bagel different?
- Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Calcium, however, Bagel is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bagel is 41% higher.
- Pita bread contains 4 times more Calcium than Bagel. While Pita bread contains 86mg of Calcium, Bagel contains only 20mg.
Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bagels, wheat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +332.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +650% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
1.53 g
Carbs:
48.89 g
Water:
37.55 g
Other:
1.83 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
~equal in
Other
~1.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.936 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +176.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 10.2g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 1.53g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 44.79g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 48.89g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 51mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 165mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.76mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 6.12g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.1g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.175mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 142mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 439mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.43mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 28.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.403mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.37mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.147mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 76µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 9.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.29g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.936g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 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
34%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
71%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bagel contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bagel is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.