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Pita vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pita and romano cheese

  • Pita has more manganese and vitamin B1, while romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 98% higher.
  • Romano cheese contains 24 times less manganese than pita. Pita contains 0.481mg of manganese, while romano cheese contains 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pita is lower.
  • Romano cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, romano.

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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 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +81.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +460%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1137.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.5%

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.
Pita
3
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2681.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +281.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.424mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1434.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2145%
Contains more OtherOther +253.7%
~equal in Water ~30.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7364.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 86mg 1064mg 98%
Phosphorus 97mg 760mg 95%
Saturated fat 0.166g 17.115g 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Protein 9.1g 31.8g 45%
Fats 1.2g 26.94g 40%
Sodium 536mg 1433mg 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.37mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.02mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 7.838g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.037mg 19%
Carbs 55.7g 3.63g 17%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.58mg 16%
Copper 0.168mg 0.03mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.077mg 13%
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Iron 1.4mg 0.77mg 8%
Calories 275kcal 387kcal 6%
Magnesium 26mg 41mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.085mg 4%
Folate 24µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Potassium 120mg 86mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.424mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.593g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Romano cheese
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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.