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Pita vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pita and American cheese?

  • Pita is richer in vitamin B1 and manganese, yet American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 96% higher.
  • Pita has 18 times more vitamin B1 than American cheese. Pita has 0.267mg of vitamin B1, while American cheese has 0.015mg.
  • Pita contains less sodium.
  • American cheese has a lower glycemic index than pita.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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
Pita
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1073.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1115.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +560.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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
Pita
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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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2718.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.403mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1405.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2549.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +256.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7743.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita American cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 86mg 1045mg 96%
Saturated fat 0.166g 18.057g 81%
Phosphorus 97mg 641mg 78%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Sodium 536mg 1671mg 49%
Fats 1.2g 31.79g 47%
Selenium 20.2µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.015mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 8.236g 20%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.041mg 19%
Protein 9.1g 18.13g 18%
Carbs 55.7g 3.7g 17%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.49mg 15%
Copper 0.168mg 0.046mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.076mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.234mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 0.63mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.286g 5%
Calories 275kcal 371kcal 5%
Folate 24µg 8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 53.5g 3.7g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Potassium 120mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.403mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita American cheese
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
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 1135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.891g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.