Pita vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pita and barbecue chicken
- Pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, and copper; however, barbecue chicken has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
- Barbecue chicken has 96 times less manganese than pita. Pita has 0.481mg of manganese, while barbecue chicken has 0.005mg.
- Pita is lower in saturated fat.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.
Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.
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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 | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9520% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
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 | +385.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46316.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1156.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.3% |
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
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6039% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +280.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
| Protein | 9.1g | 22.51g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 5.732mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 15.08g | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.005mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 0.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.055mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 218mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 3.927g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 6.446g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.191mg | 12% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.227mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 2.038g | 10% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 335mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.78mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.95mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 255mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A |
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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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.