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Pita vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pita and chicken sandwich

  • Pita has more manganese and copper; however, chicken sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 35% more than pita.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less copper than pita. Pita contains 0.168mg of copper, while chicken sandwich contains 0.067mg.
  • Pita has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +150.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.2%
Contains more IronIron +26.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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
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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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1026.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.8%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +832.5%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4167.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 7.72mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.383mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.177g 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.3mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.2mg 16%
Fats 1.2g 11.19g 15%
Protein 9.1g 16.28g 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg 13%
Carbs 55.7g 20.89g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 4.481g 11%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.219mg 11%
Copper 0.168mg 0.067mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.166g 2.123g 9%
Sodium 536mg 753mg 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Folate 24µg 47µg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 1.77mg 5%
Potassium 120mg 245mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.4g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.23mg 3%
Calcium 86mg 58mg 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.61mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calories 275kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.957g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.