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Pita vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pita and chinook salmon

  • Pita has more manganese and vitamin B1, while chinook salmon has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 120% more than pita.
  • Pita contains 25 times more manganese than chinook salmon. While pita contains 0.481mg of manganese, chinook salmon contains only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of sodium in chinook salmon is lower.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinook salmon is 0, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +207.1%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +217%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2431.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +320.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +506.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-140.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1015%
Contains more WaterWater +104.4%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5368.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 10.045mg 49%
Phosphorus 97mg 371mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.462mg 33%
Protein 9.1g 25.72g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Magnesium 26mg 122mg 23%
Sodium 536mg 60mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.019mg 20%
Fats 1.2g 13.38g 19%
Carbs 55.7g 0g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.044mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Saturated fat 0.166g 3.214g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 5.742g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.662g 14%
Copper 0.168mg 0.053mg 13%
Potassium 120mg 505mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.865mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 0.91mg 6%
Calcium 86mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.154mg 4%
Folate 24µg 35µg 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.56mg 3%
Calories 275kcal 231kcal 2%
Net carbs 53.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.048g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.