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Pita vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pita and chinese broccoli

  • Pita has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, and phosphorus; however, chinese broccoli has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Chinese broccoli's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 33% more.
  • Pita has 77 times more sodium than chinese broccoli. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while chinese broccoli has 7mg.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than chinese broccoli.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +115.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +136.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +312.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +698.2%
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1361.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140.5%
Contains more WaterWater +191.4%

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% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Chinese broccoli
Rich in minerals 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 71%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Sodium 536mg 7mg 23%
Folate 24µg 99µg 19%
Carbs 55.7g 3.81g 17%
Protein 9.1g 1.14g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.095mg 14%
Calories 275kcal 22kcal 13%
Copper 0.168mg 0.061mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 0.56mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.437mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.264mg 9%
Phosphorus 97mg 41mg 8%
Choline 25.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.159mg 5%
Potassium 120mg 261mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.146mg 4%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.39mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.07mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Fats 1.2g 0.72g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.33g 1%
Fiber 2.2g 2.5g 1%
Calcium 86mg 100mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 1.31g N/A
Sugar 0.84g N/A
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0.05g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.