Pita vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita and fettuccine
- Fettuccine has less vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and calcium.
- Pita covers your daily sodium needs 16% more than fettuccine.
- Fettuccine contains 8 times less zinc than pita. Pita contains 0.84mg of zinc, while fettuccine contains 0.1mg.
- Fettuccine has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.
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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 | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
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 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.1% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.3% |
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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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +757.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 536mg | 166mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 14g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.6mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 25mg | 10% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 99kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.2g | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 168mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)