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Pita vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pita and ice cream sandwich

  • Pita has more iron, vitamin B1, and fiber, while ice cream sandwich has more copper and vitamin A.
  • Pita's daily need coverage for sodium is 18% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in ice cream sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more IronIron +438.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.9%
~equal in Calcium ~86mg
~equal in Potassium ~115mg

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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +112.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +614.2%
Contains more WaterWater +52.3%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2434.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Sodium 536mg 129mg 18%
Iron 1.4mg 0.26mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.111mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.272g 12%
Fats 1.2g 8.57g 11%
Saturated fat 0.166g 2.317g 10%
Protein 9.1g 4.29g 10%
Copper 0.168mg 0.254mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 86µg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Carbs 55.7g 37.14g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 2.661g 6%
Selenium 3.1µg 6%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.381mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.566mg 4%
Phosphorus 97mg 72mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.146mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Folate 24µg 34µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Calories 275kcal 237kcal 2%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.6mg 2%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 37.14g N/A
Calcium 86mg 86mg 0%
Potassium 120mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.028mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.