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Pita vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Biscuit different?

  • Pita is higher in Copper, however, Biscuit is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Biscuit is 21% higher.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Copper than Biscuit. While Pita contains 0.168mg of Copper, Biscuit contains only 0.082mg.
  • Pita has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Pita
5
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Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.1%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 580
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Copper +104.9%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Calcium +173.3%
Contains more Iron +107.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.1%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Sodium - 580

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.7%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.035

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
3
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Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +1258.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Water - 28.9
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Fats +1258.3%
Contains more Other +68.4%
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +678.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +678.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 43.1g Pita
Protein 9.1g 7g Pita
Fats 1.2g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 55.7g 44.6g Pita
Calories 275kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g Pita
Calcium 86mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.4mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 120mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 536mg 580mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.54mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.082mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.378mg Pita
Selenium 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.285mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 24µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.087mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.211mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.273mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.514mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.16mg 0.132mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.347mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.313mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.161mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 4.324g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.