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Pita vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pita and groat

  • Pita contains less copper, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc than groat.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for copper is 104% higher.
  • Groat contains 536 times less sodium than pita. Pita contains 536mg of sodium, while groat contains 1mg.
  • Groat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of groat is 54, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Buckwheat.

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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
1
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%
Groat
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +377.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +283.3%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +554.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.3%

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
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%
Groat
5
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% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
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Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Groat
4
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +229.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.6%
Contains more FatsFats +183.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.4%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +890.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Groat DV% diff.
Copper 0.168mg 1.1mg 104%
Magnesium 26mg 231mg 49%
Manganese 0.481mg 1.3mg 36%
Phosphorus 97mg 347mg 36%
Fiber 2.2g 10g 31%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 7.02mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.425mg 25%
Sodium 536mg 1mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.233mg 17%
Selenium 8.3µg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.21mg 14%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.4mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.101mg 14%
Potassium 120mg 460mg 10%
Iron 1.4mg 2.2mg 10%
Protein 9.1g 13.25g 8%
Calcium 86mg 18mg 7%
Carbs 55.7g 71.5g 5%
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.741g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.039g 3%
Calories 275kcal 343kcal 3%
Fats 1.2g 3.4g 3%
Folate 24µg 30µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 1.04g 2%
Net carbs 53.5g 61.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.192mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.506mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.498mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.672mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.172mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.678mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.309mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.575g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Groat
Groat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Groat
Groat 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.