Pita bread vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pita bread and pound cake
- Pita bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, iron, and copper; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B12.
- Pita bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 40% higher.
- Pita bread has 4 times more manganese than pound cake. While pita bread has 0.481mg of manganese, pound cake has only 0.11mg.
- Pita bread has less saturated fat.
- Pound cake has a lower glycemic index (54) than pita bread (68).
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +442% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +186.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +154.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +349.3% |
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:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1063.3% |
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Carbs
~53.64g
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2776.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +539.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.173mg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 4.811g | 21% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 13.96g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 3.419g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 1.615mg | 19% |
| Folate | 107µg | 42µg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.11mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 1.48mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.042mg | 14% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 65.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 5g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 3.02g | 7% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 377mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 140mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.249mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.485mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 53.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.645g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)