Pita vs. French bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pita and French bread
- The amount of Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 in French bread is higher than in Pita.
- French bread covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Pita.
- Pita contains 2 times more Calcium than French bread. While Pita contains 86mg of Calcium, French bread contains only 47mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Pita is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +83% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +59.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +483.3% |
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:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.1% |
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
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +267.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.1% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 319kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 13g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 2.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 58.83g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 61.93g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.87mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.15mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.05mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 720mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.573mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.427mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 5.38mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.616mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.096mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 140µg |
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| Choline | 17.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.502g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.83g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.316mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.416mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.168mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.543mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.476mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.234mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g |
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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%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread 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 ($)