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Pita vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pita and caesar salad

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin A, and zinc in caesar salad is higher than in pita.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily saturated fat needs 20% more than pita.
  • Pita contains less saturated fat.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of caesar salad is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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
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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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +67.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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
2
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% 26% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +695%
Contains more WaterWater +35.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +173.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Caesar salad DV% diff.
Selenium 31.4µg 57%
Phosphorus 97mg 231mg 19%
Saturated fat 0.166g 4.206g 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.297mg 15%
Calcium 86mg 233mg 15%
Fats 1.2g 9.54g 13%
Iron 1.4mg 2.34mg 12%
Starch 25.29g 10%
Protein 9.1g 13.39g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 78µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.377mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg 8%
Carbs 55.7g 31.5g 8%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.321mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.237mg 7%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.61mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 2.38g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.461g 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Copper 0.168mg 0.126mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Sodium 536mg 454mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 3%
Fiber 2.2g 1.7g 2%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 275kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.447mg 1%
Potassium 120mg 170mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 29.8g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 4.02g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.547mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.137mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.3mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.717mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.7mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Caesar salad
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
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.