Pita vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pita and icing
- Pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber, while icing has more vitamin B2.
- Pita covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 21% more than icing.
- The amount of sodium in icing is lower.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of icing is 51, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +775% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2570% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +873.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +621.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1252.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4528.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1386.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 7.951g | 49% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 16.23g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.01mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 0g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.16mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.302mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 184mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.22mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.53mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.055mg | 7% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 418kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.07mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 67.89g | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 63.1g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.808g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 ($)
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.