Pita vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pita and English muffins
- Pita contains less Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Fiber than English muffins.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for Iron is 33% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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.
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Calcium
+89.5%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+25%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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Potassium
+10.1%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Calcium
+89.5%
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Iron
+185.7%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+25%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 92
Equal in Potassium - 109
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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 C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+78.7%
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Vitamin B2
+157.7%
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Vitamin B3
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+58.8%
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Folate
+291.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+78.7%
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Vitamin B2
+157.7%
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Vitamin B3
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+58.8%
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Folate
+291.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.363
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+26.1%
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Other
+11.1%
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Fats
+40.8%
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Water
+35.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Equal in Other - 1.71
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
8.87 g
Fats:
1.69 g
Carbs:
44.17 g
Water:
43.56 g
Other:
1.71 g
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Carbs
+26.1%
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Other
+11.1%
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Fats
+40.8%
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Water
+35.7%
Equal in Protein - 8.87
Equal in Other - 1.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.498
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.498 g
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+264.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.498
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 40.67g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.87g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 1.69g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 44.17g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 227kcal |
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| Starch | 37.2g |
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| Fructose | 0.69g |
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| Sugar | 3.53g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.5g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 163mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 4mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 109mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 425mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.05mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.135mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.505mg |
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| Selenium | 22.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.07mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.054mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 94µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.404mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.652mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.45mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.417mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.454mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.201mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.733g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.383g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.498g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.567g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.