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

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Differences between Pita bread and Rye bread

  • Pita bread is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Rye bread is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Rye bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 15% higher.
  • Pita bread has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, rye.

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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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
2
:
8
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Iron - 2.83
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Rye bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 107% 29% 54% 15% 79% 32% 62% 108% 169%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.9%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +10.7%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +14%
Equal in Iron - 2.83

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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
2
:
8
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.33
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335
Equal in Folate - 110
Pita bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Rye bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 2% 109% 78% 72% 27% 18% 83% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.33
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.335
Equal in Folate - 110

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
2
:
3
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Protein - 8.5
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Rye bread
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Carbs +15.3%
Contains more Fats +175%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Protein - 8.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
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:
2
Rye bread
Rye bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1148.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Rye bread
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.799 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1148.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Rye bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 42.5g Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 8.5g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 3.3g Rye bread
Carbs 55.7g 48.3g Pita bread
Calories 275kcal 259kcal Pita bread
Sugar 1.3g 3.85g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 5.8g Rye bread
Calcium 86mg 73mg Pita bread
Iron 2.62mg 2.83mg Rye bread
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Rye bread
Phosphorus 97mg 125mg Rye bread
Potassium 120mg 166mg Rye bread
Sodium 536mg 603mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.14mg Rye bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 27.1µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.33mg Rye bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.434mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.335mg Rye bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 3.805mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.44mg Rye bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.075mg Rye bread
Folate 107µg 110µg Rye bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.2µg Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.096mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.255mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.319mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.579mg Pita bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.233mg Rye bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.139mg Pita bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.411mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.379mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.182mg Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.626g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 1.311g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.799g Rye bread

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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Pita bread
33%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye bread
Rye bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.46g)
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 ($)

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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.