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Pita vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pita and hush puppies

  • Pita has more manganese and copper, while hush puppies have more iron, calcium, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Hush puppies cover your daily need for iron, 21% more than pita.
  • Pita contains 3 times more copper than hush puppies. While pita contains 0.168mg of copper, hush puppies contain only 0.066mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.

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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 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +117.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 0.67% 14% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Water ~29g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3007.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1249.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Hush puppies DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 7.219g 45%
Selenium 15.8µg 29%
Iron 1.4mg 3.04mg 21%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 20%
Fats 1.2g 13.5g 19%
Calcium 86mg 278mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.332mg 18%
Folate 24µg 89µg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg 15%
Phosphorus 97mg 189mg 13%
Copper 0.168mg 0.066mg 11%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.22mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.166g 2.108g 9%
Vitamin E 1.26mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 3.263g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.352mg 7%
Sodium 536mg 668mg 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.102mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.782mg 4%
Calories 275kcal 337kcal 3%
Protein 9.1g 7.7g 3%
Carbs 55.7g 46g 3%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.66mg 2%
Fiber 2.2g 2.8g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.357mg 1%
Potassium 120mg 144mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 53.5g 43.2g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 2.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.321mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.31mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.169mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.388mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Hush puppies
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
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.