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Pita vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pita and cheeseburgers

  • Pita has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% more.
  • Pita is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more IronIron +93.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Sodium ~515mg

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
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% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.293mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5055.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.166g 6.473g 29%
Fats 1.2g 14.72g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.363mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 5.217mg 19%
Iron 1.4mg 2.71mg 16%
Protein 9.1g 16.51g 15%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.49mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.228mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 5.413g 13%
Folate 24µg 70µg 12%
Phosphorus 97mg 161mg 9%
Carbs 55.7g 28.03g 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.658g 7%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.316mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Copper 0.168mg 0.111mg 6%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Calcium 86mg 119mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.545mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calories 275kcal 308kcal 2%
Potassium 120mg 196mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.293mg 2%
Sodium 536mg 515mg 1%
Fiber 2.2g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.307g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.