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Pita vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pita and almonds

  • Pita contains less copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, zinc, and calcium than almonds.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for almonds is 96% higher.
  • Almonds have 536 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while almonds have 1mg.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than almonds.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Nuts, almonds.

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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
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Almonds
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +510.8%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +513.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +395.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353%

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +158.5%
Contains more WaterWater +627.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4060.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29948.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2204.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Copper 0.168mg 1.031mg 96%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 1.138mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 12.329g 79%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 31.551g 79%
Fats 1.2g 49.93g 75%
Manganese 0.481mg 2.179mg 74%
Magnesium 26mg 270mg 58%
Phosphorus 97mg 481mg 55%
Fiber 2.2g 12.5g 41%
Iron 1.4mg 3.71mg 29%
Protein 9.1g 21.15g 24%
Sodium 536mg 1mg 23%
Zinc 0.84mg 3.12mg 21%
Potassium 120mg 733mg 18%
Calcium 86mg 269mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.166g 3.802g 17%
Calories 275kcal 579kcal 15%
Carbs 55.7g 21.55g 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.618mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.137mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.205mg 5%
Folate 24µg 44µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.471mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
14%
Pita
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.636g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.