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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 of Vitamin B12 500% more than Pita.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pita is lower.

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
Pita
4
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Equal in Iron - 1.4
Pita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +68%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.9%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +31%
Equal in Iron - 1.4

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.
Pita
Pita
3
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1235%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1235%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
1
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +103.3%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +605.3%
Pita
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +103.3%
Contains more Fats +1991.7%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +605.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7823.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1060.7%
Pita
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Mackerel
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7823.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 0g Pita
Protein 9.1g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 1.2g 25.1g Mackerel
Carbs 55.7g 0g Pita
Calories 275kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Calcium 86mg 66mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.4mg
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 97mg 254mg Mackerel
Potassium 120mg 520mg Mackerel
Sodium 536mg 4450mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Copper 0.168mg 0.1mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.02mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Folate 24µg 15µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 7.148g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pita
212%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
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.