Pita bread vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pita bread and Crouton
- The amount of Selenium, Iron, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat in Crouton is higher than in Pita bread.
- Crouton covers your daily need of Selenium 19% more than Pita bread.
- The amount of Sodium in Pita bread is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched and Croutons, plain.
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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 | +13.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.4% |
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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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +483.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2813.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.9% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 407kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 11.9g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 6.6g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 68.4g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 73.5g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 76mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 124mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 4.08mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 5.1g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.163mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.89mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 115mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 698mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.5mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 37.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.623mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 5.439mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 132µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 1.51g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 3.059g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.273g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.14mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.337mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.832mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.278mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.211mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.586mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.514mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.255mg |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton 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 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.