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Pita vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pita and Foie gras

  • Pita has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Foie gras is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Foie gras covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 392% more than Pita.
  • Foie gras contains 4 times less Manganese than Pita. Pita contains 0.481mg of Manganese, while Foie gras contains 0.12mg.
  • Pita has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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
4
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Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +300.8%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.92
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 207% 10% 86% 13% 91% 26% 134% 16% 240%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Manganese +300.8%
Contains more Iron +292.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.2%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Copper +138.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.92

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
1
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 200% 0% 0% 7% 22% 69% 48% 72% 14% 45% 1175% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
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Contains more Carbs +1092.7%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +3553.3%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +60.5%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
11% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more Carbs +1092.7%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Fats +3553.3%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +60.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24290.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
35% 63% 2%
Saturated Fat: 14.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.84 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24290.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Foie gras Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 4.67g Pita
Protein 9.1g 11.4g Foie gras
Fats 1.2g 43.84g Foie gras
Carbs 55.7g 4.67g Pita
Calories 275kcal 462kcal Foie gras
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Calcium 86mg 70mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 5.5mg Foie gras
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 200mg Foie gras
Potassium 120mg 138mg Foie gras
Sodium 536mg 697mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.92mg Foie gras
Copper 0.168mg 0.4mg Foie gras
Manganese 0.481mg 0.12mg Pita
Selenium 44µg Foie gras
Vitamin A 0IU 3333IU Foie gras
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1001µg Foie gras
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.088mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.299mg Foie gras
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.51mg Foie gras
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.2mg Foie gras
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.06mg Foie gras
Folate 24µg 60µg Foie gras
Vitamin B12 0µg 9.4µg Foie gras
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.161mg Foie gras
Threonine 0.257mg 0.507mg Foie gras
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.606mg Foie gras
Leucine 0.634mg 1.029mg Foie gras
Lysine 0.219mg 0.863mg Foie gras
Methionine 0.16mg 0.27mg Foie gras
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.567mg Foie gras
Valine 0.394mg 0.719mg Foie gras
Histidine 0.195mg 0.303mg Foie gras
Cholesterol 0mg 150mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 14.45g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 25.61g Foie gras
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.84g Foie gras

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Foie gras
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pita
138%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Foie gras
Foie gras is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.