Pita bread vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pita bread and Shortbread
- Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Folate, while Shortbread has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
- Shortbread covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 40% more than Pita bread.
- Pita bread contains 7 times more Calcium than Shortbread. While Pita bread contains 86mg of Calcium, Shortbread contains only 13mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +337.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
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 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +713.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5400% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +791.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2085% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.5% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6288.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1456.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 514kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 26.22g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 62.48g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 63.78g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 2.98mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 353mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2.44mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 11µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 81µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 0.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 8.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 8.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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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
34%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.939g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
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.