Pita vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pita and buckwheat
- Pita has more vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron, while buckwheat has more magnesium.
- Pita covers your daily need for sodium, 23% more than buckwheat.
- Pita contains 12 times more calcium than buckwheat. While pita contains 86mg of calcium, buckwheat contains only 7mg.
- The amount of sodium in buckwheat is lower.
- Buckwheat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 | +567.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +341.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.04mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 19.94g | 12% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 3.38g | 11% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 92kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.94mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 51mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.403mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.188g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.146mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.359mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 17.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.188g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.