Pita bread vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pita bread and Biscuit?
- Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Biscuit is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Biscuit's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 21% more.
- Pita bread has 2 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Pita bread has 0.168mg of Copper, Biscuit has only 0.082mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita bread is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +173.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1258.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.4% |
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Water
~28.9g
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
4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +678.1% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 7g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 61µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.161mg |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.158g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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.