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Pita vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pita and crème caramel?

  • Pita is higher in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber, yet crème caramel is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Crème caramel's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 30% more.
  • The amount of sodium in crème caramel is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe types in this article.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +268.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4710%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~96mg

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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +734.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2512.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.5%
Contains more OtherOther +211.5%
Contains more FatsFats +235.8%
Contains more WaterWater +112%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1105.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Crème caramel DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Sodium 536mg 53mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.032mg 20%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.01mg 20%
Selenium 8.7µg 16%
Copper 0.168mg 0.028mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.082mg 13%
Iron 1.4mg 0.38mg 13%
Carbs 55.7g 22.78g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.21mg 9%
Protein 9.1g 4.53g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Saturated fat 0.166g 1.799g 7%
Calories 275kcal 145kcal 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Fats 1.2g 4.03g 4%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Folate 24µg 9µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 1.266g 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.514mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.044mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.392g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 22.78g N/A
Calcium 86mg 83mg 0%
Potassium 120mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 23.15g N/A
Phosphorus 97mg 96mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel 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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.