Pita vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita and Danish pastry different?
- Pita is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Calcium, while Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
- Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 33% more than Pita.
- Pita contains 2 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Pita contains 86mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry contains 35mg.
- Danish pastry is lower in Sodium.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Danish pastry, cheese types were used 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.
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Calcium
+145.7%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Potassium
+22.4%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+88.8%
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Manganese
+37%
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Iron
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Sodium
-22.2%
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Calcium
+145.7%
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Magnesium
+73.3%
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Potassium
+22.4%
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Zinc
+20%
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Copper
+88.8%
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Manganese
+37%
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Iron
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Sodium
-22.2%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+168%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
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Vitamin B1
+40.5%
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Vitamin B5
+30.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+168%
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Vitamin B6
+17.6%
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Folate
+150%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.8%
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Carbs
+49.7%
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+26.7%
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Fats
+1725%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
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1.9 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
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1.5 g
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Protein
+13.8%
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Carbs
+49.7%
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+26.7%
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+1725%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+10674.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+381.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
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Polyunsaturated fat
+381.3%
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 36.2g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 21.9g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 37.2g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 374kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 417mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.089mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.205mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 6.794g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 2.575g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.628g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)