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Pita bread vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita bread and French toast

  • Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Selenium, and Copper, however, French toast is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • French toast covers your daily Cholesterol needs 39% more than Pita bread.
  • French toast has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, while French toast has 0.204mg.
  • Pita bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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 Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Copper +189.7%
Contains more Manganese +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +34.8%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -10.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Folate +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.5%
Contains more Folate +148.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +70.4%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +122.8%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +70.4%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.9%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4208.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.9%

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 French toast
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread French toast Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 25g Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 7.7g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 55.7g 25g Pita bread
Calories 275kcal 229kcal Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g French toast
Fiber 2.2g Pita bread
Calcium 86mg 100mg French toast
Iron 2.62mg 1.67mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Pita bread
Phosphorus 97mg 117mg French toast
Potassium 120mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 536mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 0.84mg 0.67mg Pita bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.058mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.188mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 20.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.3mg Pita bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.204mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.321mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.628mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.074mg French toast
Folate 107µg 43µg Pita bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 0.2µg Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.094mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.634mg 0.621mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.16mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.389mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.195mg 0.179mg Pita bread
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.723g Pita bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread French toast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Pita bread
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.557g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.

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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.