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Pita vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pita and Graham cracker?

  • Pita has less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
  • Pita contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 Calcium +11.7%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.17
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +11.7%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.4%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +111.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.17

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +279.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +279.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.265
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Water +846.9%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +783.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +36%
Contains more Water +846.9%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Fats +783.3%
Contains more Carbs +39.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.1%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2289.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +907.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 9.1g 6.69g Pita
Fats 1.2g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 55.7g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 275kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 86mg 77mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 120mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 536mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.84mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.168mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.481mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.265mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 24µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.055g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.633g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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 ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.