Pita bread vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pita bread and White Bread
- Pita bread has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, White Bread is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- White Bread covers your daily Iron needs 12% more than Pita bread.
- White Bread has 2 times less Copper than Pita bread. Pita bread has 0.168mg of Copper, while White Bread has 0.101mg.
- Pita bread contains less Sugar.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.9% |
~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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.85g
~equal in
Other
~1.98g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +470.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 2.62mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.599mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.632mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
| Folate | 107µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 14.6mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.602g |
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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 | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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