Pita vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pita and french fries
- Pita has more manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and calcium, while french fries have more vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- French fries' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 26% higher.
- French fries contain 5 times less calcium than pita. Pita contains 86mg of calcium, while french fries contain 18mg.
- The amount of sodium in french fries is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +377.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +994.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1127.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
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Other
~1.85g
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
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5584.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +909% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 5.398g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.372mg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 14.73g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 5.969g | 15% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 210mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 579mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 9.1g | 3.43g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.247mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.336g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.81mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.004mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.124mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 41.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 125mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.58mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 312kcal | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 30µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.06g | N/A | |
| 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 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | N/A |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries 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.