Pita bread vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pita bread and puff pastry
- Pita bread has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus; however, puff pastry is richer in vitamin K.
- Puff pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% more.
- Puff pastry contains less sodium.
- Pita bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita bread is 68, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.
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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 | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
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 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8050% |
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:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +333.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3108.3% |
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
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8307.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4054.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 22.228g | 145% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 38.5g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 5.502g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.323mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 8.828g | 22% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 558kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 107µg | 55µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 16.3µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 253mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.8mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 24.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.258mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 7.4g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 45.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6.2mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 44.2g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.75g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)