Pita vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pita and Italian bread?
- Pita has less Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat than Italian bread.
- Italian bread's daily need coverage for Folate is 42% higher.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, italian types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+10.3%
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Iron
+110%
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Copper
+13.7%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Sodium - 550
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Manganese - 0.464
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Calcium
+10.3%
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Iron
+110%
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Copper
+13.7%
Equal in Calcium - 78
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Potassium - 110
Equal in Sodium - 550
Equal in Zinc - 0.86
Equal in Manganese - 0.464
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+77.2%
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Vitamin B2
+201%
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Vitamin B3
+104.5%
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Vitamin B6
+41.2%
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Folate
+695.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+77.2%
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Vitamin B2
+201%
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Vitamin B3
+104.5%
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Vitamin B6
+41.2%
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Folate
+695.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.378
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+11.2%
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Fats
+191.7%
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Water
+11.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.8
Equal in Other - 1.9
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
8.8 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
50.1 g
Water:
35.7 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Carbs
+11.2%
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Fats
+191.7%
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Water
+11.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.8
Equal in Other - 1.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+673.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+159.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.39 g
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Saturated Fat
-100%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+673.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+159.8%
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 46.9g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.8g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 3.5g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 50.1g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 271kcal |
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| Sugar | 3.17g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.94mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 110mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 550mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.191mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.464mg |
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| Selenium | 27.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.473mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.381mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.378mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.048mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 191µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.103mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.245mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.333mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.614mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.156mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.433mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.376mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.188mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.812g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.39g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
15%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)