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Pita vs. Hoisin sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Hoisin sauce different?

  • Pita is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Hoisin sauce is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Hoisin sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 47% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 67 times more Vitamin B1 than Hoisin sauce. Pita contains 0.267mg of Vitamin B1, while Hoisin sauce contains 0.004mg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Sauce, hoisin, ready-to-serve types were used in this article.

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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 +168.8%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 119
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 10% 38% 18% 17% 11% 211% 9% 43% 34% 10%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +162.5%
Contains more Copper +31.3%
Contains more Manganese +89.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Potassium - 119

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 B1 +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.4%
Equal in Folate - 23
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% 6% 0% 2% 1% 51% 22% 5% 15% 18% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +483.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.4%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Fats +182.5%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Other +162.6%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
3% 3% 44% 44% 5%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 44.08 g
Water: 44.23 g
Other: 4.99 g
Contains more Protein +174.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.4%
Contains more Fats +182.5%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Other +162.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
18% 30% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.568 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.963 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.698 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +817.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Hoisin sauce Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 41.28g Pita
Protein 9.1g 3.31g Pita
Fats 1.2g 3.39g Hoisin sauce
Carbs 55.7g 44.08g Pita
Calories 275kcal 220kcal Pita
Sugar 27.26g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g Hoisin sauce
Calcium 86mg 32mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 1.01mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 38mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 119mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 1615mg Pita
Zinc 0.84mg 0.32mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.128mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.254mg Pita
Selenium 1.8µg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Hoisin sauce
Vitamin E 0.28mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.004mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.217mg Hoisin sauce
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.17mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.068mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.062mg Hoisin sauce
Folate 24µg 23µg Pita
Vitamin K 0.5µg Hoisin sauce
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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.568g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.963g Hoisin sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.698g Hoisin sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Hoisin sauce
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
10%
Hoisin sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
40%
Hoisin sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 1079mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.402g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hoisin sauce
Hoisin sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Hoisin sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172886/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.