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Pita vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pita and Crackers

  • Pita has more Copper, however, Crackers has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.
  • Pita has 2 times more Copper than Crackers. Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, while Crackers have 0.104mg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +39.5%
Contains more IronIron +187.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.7%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.491mg

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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37%
Contains more WaterWater +922.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2102.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%

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% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6141%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2355.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Crackers Opinion
Calories 275kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 9.1g 6.64g Pita
Fats 1.2g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 53.5g 59g Crackers
Carbs 55.7g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 120mg 118mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.168mg 0.104mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.49mg Pita
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 97mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 536mg 726mg Pita
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.481mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 24µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Pita
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 0.166g 5.562g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.084mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.193mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.246mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.471mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.103mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.112mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.331mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.294mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.145mg Pita
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.