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Pita vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pita and corned beef

  • Pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and calcium; however, corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than pita.
  • Pita contains less sodium.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, 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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +975%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2086.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +445.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.154mg

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg

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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11751.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1481.7%
Contains more WaterWater +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%

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% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8681%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Corned beef
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 Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 32.8µg 60%
Zinc 0.84mg 4.58mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Saturated fat 0.166g 6.34g 28%
Fats 1.2g 18.98g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 9.22g 23%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.026mg 20%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.022mg 20%
Sodium 536mg 973mg 19%
Protein 9.1g 18.17g 18%
Carbs 55.7g 0.47g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.23mg 15%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 86mg 8mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 1.86mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.03mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Phosphorus 97mg 125mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 12mg 3%
Copper 0.168mg 0.154mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.67g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Calories 275kcal 251kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Potassium 120mg 145mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 0.47g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.42mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.174g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.