Pita bread vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita bread and butter cookie?
- Pita bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
- Butter cookie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 54% higher.
- Pita bread has 3 times more selenium than butter cookie. Pita bread has 27.1µg of selenium, while butter cookie has 8.4µg.
- Butter cookie contains less sodium.
- Butter cookie has a lower glycemic index than pita bread.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched types in this comparison.
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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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +196.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.4% |
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 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +124.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
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:
6.1 g
Fats:
18.8 g
Carbs:
68.9 g
Water:
4.6 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +597.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1466.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.7% |
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
11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.982 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5159% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 11.051g | 49% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 117mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 8.4µg | 34% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 18.8g | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.37mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 165µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 5.522g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 282mg | 11% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 467kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.19mg | 9% |
| Folate | 107µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.1g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 29mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.22mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 68.9g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.38mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.982g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.488mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 16IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.335mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 102mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 68.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 120mg | 111mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.885g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)