Pita vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pita and Croissant
- Pita has more Copper, however, Croissant has more Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 57% more.
- Pita has 2 times more Copper than Croissant. Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, while Croissant has 0.08mg.
- Pita is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Croissants, butter.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +132.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.2g
~equal in
Other
~1.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5161.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 406kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.2g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 43.2g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 45.8g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 67mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 105mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 467mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 744IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 206µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.388mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.241mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 2.188mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.861mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 88µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 11.659g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 5.525g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.284mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.365mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.623mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.329mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.175mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.416mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.41mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.187mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.493g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)