Pita vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita and parmigiano-Reggiano?
- Pita is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% more.
- Pita has 9 times more vitamin B1 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While pita has 0.267mg of vitamin B1, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.029mg.
- The amount of sodium in pita is lower.
- The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this article.
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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 IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +465.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1189.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +360.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +651.5% |
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 | +820.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1778.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +401% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
| 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:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
Other:
8.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3965.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1566.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +57.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +322.6% |
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
13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.462 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5707.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 86mg | 1109mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.26µg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 729mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 13.317g | 60% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 1529mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 17.7µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.486mg | 30% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 20g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.87mg | 28% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 20g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.029mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 1.37g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.085mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 6.098g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.114mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.238mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Choline | 20.7mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 265kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.325mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 1.37g | N/A |
| Potassium | 120mg | 125mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.462g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 1.519mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 2.983mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 2.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 1.498mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.752mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 993mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins