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Pita vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pita and eggnog

  • Pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, eggnog is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Pita covers your daily sodium needs 21% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog contains less sodium.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of eggnog is 55.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Eggnog.

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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
5
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%
Eggnog
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.8%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1192.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9520%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%

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.
Pita
3
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%
Eggnog
9
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +685.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1940%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.417mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
3
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Eggnog
2
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591.9%
Contains more OtherOther +183.6%
Contains more FatsFats +249.2%
Contains more WaterWater +157.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Eggnog DV% diff.
Sodium 536mg 54mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.005mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.034mg 19%
Copper 0.168mg 0.013mg 17%
Carbs 55.7g 8.05g 16%
Iron 1.4mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.105mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.166g 2.591g 11%
Calories 275kcal 88kcal 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Protein 9.1g 4.55g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Folate 24µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Fats 1.2g 4.19g 5%
Calcium 86mg 130mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 1.302g 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.46mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 19mg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 109mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.198g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 120mg 165mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.417mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggnog
Eggnog is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.