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Pita vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pita and bread crumbs

  • Pita has less vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, manganese, vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and copper.
  • Bread crumbs' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 58% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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
1
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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +245%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +91.1%

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
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% 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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +345.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +393.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more FatsFats +341.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50.5%

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
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +874.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +285%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Bread crumbs DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.967mg 58%
Selenium 25.2µg 46%
Iron 1.4mg 4.83mg 43%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 6.634mg 28%
Starch 59.66g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.403mg 24%
Folate 24µg 107µg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.919mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Calcium 86mg 183mg 10%
Copper 0.168mg 0.255mg 10%
Phosphorus 97mg 165mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.06g 10%
Fiber 2.2g 4.5g 9%
Protein 9.1g 13.35g 9%
Sodium 536mg 732mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.121mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 6%
Calories 275kcal 395kcal 6%
Fats 1.2g 5.3g 6%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.45mg 6%
Carbs 55.7g 71.98g 5%
Saturated fat 0.166g 1.203g 5%
Magnesium 26mg 43mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 2.46g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.552mg 3%
Potassium 120mg 196mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 1.023g 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 67.48g N/A
Sugar 6.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.427mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.544mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.963mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.232mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.655mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.6mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.296mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Bread crumbs
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
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.