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Pita bread vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pita bread and Potato bread

  • Pita bread has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 39% more.
  • Pita bread contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Potato bread. Pita bread contains 4.632mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato bread contains 1.25mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more IronIron +16.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +498.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +26%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +160.8%
Contains more OtherOther +97.4%
~equal in Water ~33.55g

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 Potato bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Potato bread Opinion
Calories 275kcal 266kcal Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.2g 3.13g Potato bread
Net carbs 53.5g 40.77g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 47.07g Pita bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Potato bread
Calcium 86mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 120mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 2.62mg 2.25mg Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g 9.38g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 6.3g Potato bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.094mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 97mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 536mg 375mg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.253mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 9.5µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.188mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.106mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.25mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 107µg 126µg Potato bread
Choline 14.6mg 18.4mg Potato bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0g Pita bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0g Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.081mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.224mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.268mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.44mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.112mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.285mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.305mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.143mg Pita bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita bread Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
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 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.

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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.