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Pita vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pita and mackerel

  • Pita has more vitamin B1 and fiber, while mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 500% more than pita.
  • The amount of sodium in pita is lower.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mackerel is 0, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.9%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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
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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 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1991.7%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +605.3%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7823.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1060.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg 500%
Sodium 536mg 4450mg 170%
Selenium 73.4µg 133%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 1006IU 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 6.21g 38%
Fats 1.2g 25.1g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.166g 7.148g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.41mg 29%
Phosphorus 97mg 254mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 8.32g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.02mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 21%
Carbs 55.7g 0g 19%
Protein 9.1g 18.5g 19%
Choline 101.6mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 16%
Potassium 120mg 520mg 12%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Copper 0.168mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Magnesium 26mg 60mg 8%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.3mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.19mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calories 275kcal 305kcal 2%
Folate 24µg 15µg 2%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.1mg 2%
Calcium 86mg 66mg 2%
Net carbs 53.5g 0g N/A
Iron 1.4mg 1.4mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Mackerel
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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 3914mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.982g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.