Pita bread vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pita bread and saltine cracker different?
- Pita bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and calcium, while saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Saltine cracker covers your daily need for iron, 64% more than pita bread.
- Pita bread contains 4 times more calcium than saltine cracker. Pita bread contains 86mg of calcium, while saltine cracker contains 22mg.
- Pita bread is lower in sodium.
Bread, pita, white, enriched and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types were used in this article.
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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 | +290.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2350% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.2% |
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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +844.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
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
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 7.72mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 849mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 21.4µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 82.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 5.714mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.518mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.637mg | 7% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 393kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Folate | 107µg | 124µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.145mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 10.5g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 19.6mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.94mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.6g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.685g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 79.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 115mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.244g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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