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Pita vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pita and French toast

  • Pita has more Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, French toast has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 39% more.
  • Pita has 3 times more Copper than French toast. Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, while French toast has 0.058mg.
  • Pita is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.7%
Contains more IronIron +19.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.6%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.8%
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more WaterWater +70.4%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4208.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita French toast Opinion
Calories 275kcal 229kcal Pita
Protein 9.1g 7.7g Pita
Fats 1.2g 10.8g French toast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Net carbs 53.5g 25g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 25g Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 17mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 100mg French toast
Potassium 120mg 134mg French toast
Iron 1.4mg 1.67mg French toast
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.058mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.67mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 117mg French toast
Sodium 536mg 479mg French toast
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A 0µg 124µg French toast
Manganese 0.481mg 0.188mg Pita
Selenium 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.204mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.628mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.074mg French toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Folate 24µg 43µg French toast
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.723g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.594g French toast
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.094mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.634mg 0.621mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.16mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.389mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.195mg 0.179mg Pita
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita French toast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Pita
24%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.557g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast 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 ($)
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.

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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.