Pita bread vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita bread and Wafer different?
- Pita bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Pita bread covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Wafer.
- Pita bread contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Wafer. Pita bread contains 0.599mg of Vitamin B1, while Wafer contains 0.203mg.
- Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat.
Bread, pita, white, enriched and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 | +177.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +375.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.7% |
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 | +195.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +62.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1100% |
~equal in
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1083.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.5% |
~equal in
Other
~2g
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4533.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +676.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 14.2g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 107µg | 47µg |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.128mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita bread contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.075g)
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.