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Pita vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pita and club sandwich

  • Pita has more copper and vitamin B1; however, club sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for club sandwich is 21% higher.
  • Club sandwich has 2 times less copper than pita. Pita has 0.168mg of copper, while club sandwich has 0.089mg.
  • Pita is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +29.2%

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% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.9%
Contains more FatsFats +570.8%
Contains more WaterWater +63.6%
Contains more OtherOther +24.7%

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
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2708.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +251.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Manganese 0.481mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 5.575mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.296mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Phosphorus 97mg 215mg 17%
Protein 9.1g 17.19g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.166g 3.109g 13%
Carbs 55.7g 19.87g 12%
Fats 1.2g 8.05g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.88g 9%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Copper 0.168mg 0.089mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.826mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.172mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 2.949g 7%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.186mg 7%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.34mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Sodium 536mg 630mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Fiber 2.2g 1.2g 4%
Calories 275kcal 220kcal 3%
Potassium 120mg 226mg 3%
Folate 24µg 31µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 86mg 95mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 18.67g N/A
Iron 1.4mg 1.37mg 0%
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Club 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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.943g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.