Pita bread vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita bread and pumpernickel bread
- Pita bread has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, pumpernickel bread is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc.
- Pumpernickel bread covers your daily manganese needs 36% more than pita bread.
- Pumpernickel bread contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than pita bread. Pita bread contains 0.599mg of vitamin B1, while pumpernickel bread contains 0.327mg.
- The glycemic index of pita bread is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, pumpernickel.
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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 | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.3% |
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 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
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:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
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Protein
~8.7g
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
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +787.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.2% |
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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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.305mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.327mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 6.5g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.287mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.091mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.126mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 24.5µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.237g | 5% |
| Folate | 107µg | 93µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 47.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 208mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 596mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.305mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.932g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.437g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 8.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.53g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 14.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.396mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.196mg | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.271g)
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.