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Pita bread vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pita bread and Cornbread

  • Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Copper, however, Cornbread has more Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cornbread is 42% higher.
  • Cornbread has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, while Cornbread has 0.19mg.
  • Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 98% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 148%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +303.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 6% 0% 150% 75% 87% 24% 7.8% 0% 0.5% 80% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +215.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1750%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +698.3%
Contains more OtherOther +18.9%
~equal in Carbs ~54.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3227.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita bread Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Cornbread Opinion
Calories 275kcal 330kcal Cornbread
Protein 9.1g 6.59g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 9.58g Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Net carbs 53.5g 52.16g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 54.46g Pita bread
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 120mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 2.62mg 1.85mg Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g 16.05g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.168mg 0.073mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.67mg Pita bread
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 97mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 536mg 599mg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.222mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 8.7µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.19mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.175mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 2.004mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 3.7µg Cornbread
Folate 107µg 55µg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.224g Pita bread
Choline 14.6mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 3.732g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.494g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.963g Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.059mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.226mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.265mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.324mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.157mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.343mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.334mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.167mg Pita bread
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Cornbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pita bread
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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