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Pita vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita and Cream cheese

  • Pita has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 100% more than Pita.
  • Cream cheese has 44 times less Manganese than Pita. Pita has 0.481mg of Manganese, while Cream cheese has 0.011mg.
  • Cream cheese contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, cream.

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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
Pita
5
:
5
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +1172.7%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +68%
Contains more Copper +833.3%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -41.4%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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
Pita
3
:
8
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pita
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%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1060.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2253.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
3
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Carbs +909.1%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Fats +2770%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +48%
Contains more Carbs +909.1%
Contains more Other +49.6%
Contains more Fats +2770%
Contains more Water +63.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
1
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8382.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8382.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 5.52g Pita
Protein 9.1g 6.15g Pita
Fats 1.2g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 55.7g 5.52g Pita
Calories 275kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Calcium 86mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 1.4mg 0.11mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 9mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 120mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 536mg 314mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.84mg 0.5mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.018mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.011mg Pita
Selenium 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.023mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.091mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.056mg Cream cheese
Folate 24µg 9µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.069mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.233mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.324mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.219mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.16mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.291mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.195mg 0.175mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 20.213g Pita
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.483g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Cream cheese
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
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.047g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.