Pita vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pita and mozzarella
- Pita has more vitamin B1 and copper; however, mozzarella is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 64% more than pita.
- Mozzarella has 34 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of mozzarella is 27.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +460% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +522.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +272.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +440.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +1235% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1685% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1696.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1325% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4513.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.509g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 86mg | 731mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 524mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 10.867g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.92µg | 38% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 27.5g | 37% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 29% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 17.1g | 24% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 16mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.02mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.13mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.34mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 54mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 3.1g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.027mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 137µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 4.844g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 280kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.509g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.701g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella 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.