Pita bread vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pita bread and cheese sandwich
- Pita bread has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3; however, cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for cheese sandwich is 41% higher.
- Cheese sandwich has 2 times less vitamin B1 than pita bread. Pita bread has 0.599mg of vitamin B1, while cheese sandwich has 0.358mg.
- Pita bread is lower in sodium.
- Pita bread has a higher glycemic index than cheese sandwich.
Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | -36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.2% |
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 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +667.6% |
| 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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +903.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1983.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Protein
~9.8g
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Carbs
~58.2g
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9758.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1613.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 9.166g | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 382mg | 41% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 25g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 10.351g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.083mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.358mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 4.129g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.261mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 839mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 204mg | 12% |
| Folate | 107µg | 64µg | 11% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 497kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.185mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.427mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.622mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 24.3µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 9.8g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 58.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.963g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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.