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Pita bread vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pita bread and Graham cracker

  • Pita bread has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pita bread is 38% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Pita bread. Pita bread has 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, while Graham cracker has 0.265mg.
  • Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +330.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +44.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.17mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7050%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.317mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more WaterWater +846.9%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +783.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2289.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +907.1%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 275kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 9.1g 6.69g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 10.6g Graham cracker
Net carbs 53.5g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 55.7g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Graham cracker
Calcium 86mg 77mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 170mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.62mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 1.3g 24.85g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Copper 0.168mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.84mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg Graham cracker
Sodium 536mg 459mg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.481mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 27.1µg 6.3µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.265mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.317mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 4.439mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0.2µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 107µg 91µg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.055g Pita bread
Choline 14.6mg 5.9mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.633g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 5.388g Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg Pita bread
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.