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Pita vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pita and edible mushroom

  • Pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium, while edible mushroom has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Edible mushroom covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 23% more than pita.
  • Pita contains 107 times more sodium than edible mushroom. While pita contains 536mg of sodium, edible mushroom contains only 5mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2766.7%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +923.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%

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
2
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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +229.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +314.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +194.5%
Contains more FatsFats +252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1608.6%
Contains more OtherOther +120.9%
Contains more WaterWater +188%

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.402mg 23%
Sodium 536mg 5mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.497mg 22%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.047mg 19%
Copper 0.168mg 0.318mg 17%
Selenium 9.3µg 17%
Carbs 55.7g 3.26g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.081mg 16%
Calories 275kcal 22kcal 13%
Protein 9.1g 3.09g 12%
Iron 1.4mg 0.5mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.607mg 9%
Calcium 86mg 3mg 8%
Potassium 120mg 318mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.104mg 5%
Fiber 2.2g 1g 5%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.16g 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.52mg 3%
Folate 24µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 86mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Fats 1.2g 0.34g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.05g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 2.26g N/A
Sugar 1.98g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.