Pita bread vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pita bread and Gingerbread?
- Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Gingerbread is higher in Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Potassium.
- Pita bread's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 34% more.
- Pita bread has 3 times more Folate than Gingerbread. While Pita bread has 107µg of Folate, Gingerbread has only 33µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita bread is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this article.
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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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +169.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42% |
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 | +215.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +224.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +458.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1266.7% |
| 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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6684.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +688% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 16.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 49.2g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 49.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 70mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 439mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.88mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.195mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 327mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 33µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 4.122g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.216g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.087mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.956g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
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.