Pita vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pita and Focaccia?
- Pita is richer in Copper, Calcium, and Manganese, yet Focaccia is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Focaccia's daily need coverage for Folate is 29% higher.
- Pita has 2 times more Calcium than Focaccia. Pita has 86mg of Calcium, while Focaccia has 35mg.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types in this comparison.
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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 | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +557.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +43% |
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Protein
~8.77g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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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| Calories | 275kcal | 249kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 7.89g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 34.02g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 35.82g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 114mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.091mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 561mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.364mg |
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| Selenium | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 2.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.877g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 5.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.994g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.711g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia 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.