Pita vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pita and English muffin
- Pita has more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Manganese, however, English muffin has more Phosphorus.
- Pita has 2 times more Calcium than English muffin. Pita has 86mg of Calcium, while English muffin has 52mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +187.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.89mg |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 464mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.357mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 37µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.17mg |
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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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)