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Pita bread vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita bread and English muffin

  • Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, English muffin is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Pita bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than English muffin.
  • English muffin has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 4.632mg of Vitamin B3, while English muffin has 1.566mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.4%
Contains more IronIron +194.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.4%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +189.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +187.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66%

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 English muffin
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread English muffin Opinion
Calories 275kcal 235kcal Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 7.7g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 1.8g English muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 53.5g 43.3g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 46g Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 52mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 131mg English muffin
Iron 2.62mg 0.89mg Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g English muffin
Fiber 2.2g 2.7g English muffin
Copper 0.168mg 0.129mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 0.7mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 133mg English muffin
Sodium 536mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.357mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.181mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.154mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.566mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.043mg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Folate 107µg 37µg Pita bread
Choline 14.6mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.259g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.888g English muffin
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.092mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.242mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.315mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.553mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.16mg 0.139mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.379mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.353mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.17mg Pita bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.