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Pita vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pita and Edam

  • Pita has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Edam has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% higher.
  • Edam contains 44 times less Manganese than Pita. Pita contains 0.481mg of Manganese, while Edam contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cheese, edam.

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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
4
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6
Edam
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +218.2%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Copper +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Zinc +346.4%

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
4
:
7
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +621.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2512.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
:
4
Edam
Contains more Carbs +3795.1%
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +2216.7%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +122.1%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +3795.1%
Contains more Protein +174.6%
Contains more Fats +2216.7%
Contains more Water +29.5%
Contains more Other +122.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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2
Edam
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7638.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7638.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Edam Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 1.43g Pita
Protein 9.1g 24.99g Edam
Fats 1.2g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 55.7g 1.43g Pita
Calories 275kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Calcium 86mg 731mg Edam
Iron 1.4mg 0.44mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 97mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 120mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 536mg 812mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.168mg 0.036mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.011mg Pita
Selenium 14.5µg Edam
Vitamin A 0IU 825IU Edam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg Edam
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.037mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.082mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.281mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 24µg 16µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.257mg 0.932mg Edam
Isoleucine 0.349mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 0.634mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 0.219mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.16mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 0.394mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 0.195mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 17.572g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.665g Edam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pita
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.