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Pita vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Angel food cake different?

  • Pita is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Angel food cake is 32% higher.
  • Pita contains 12 times more Zinc than Angel food cake. While Pita contains 0.84mg of Zinc, Angel food cake contains only 0.07mg.
  • Pita has less Sodium.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared are the varieties 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 Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +29%
Contains less Sodium -28.4%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +465.9%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +234%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.2%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.2%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.031

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.8
Equal in Water - 33.2
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 57.8
Equal in Water - 33.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 9.1g 5.9g Pita
Fats 1.2g 0.8g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 275kcal 258kcal Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Pita
Calcium 86mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 1.4mg 0.52mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 120mg 93mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 749mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.07mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.078mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.085mg Pita
Selenium 7.3µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.102mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.883mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.198mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.031mg Pita
Folate 24µg 35µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.075mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.248mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.312mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.481mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.16mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.334mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.354mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.131mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.071g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.367g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Angel food cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pita
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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.
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.

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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.