Pita vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita and lemongrass
- Pita has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B5; however, lemongrass is higher in manganese, iron, potassium, folate, zinc, copper, and magnesium.
- Lemongrass covers your daily manganese needs 206% more than pita.
- Lemongrass contains 89 times less sodium than pita. Pita contains 536mg of sodium, while lemongrass contains 6mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +32.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +502.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +483.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +986.1% |
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 | +310.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +694% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +135.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
25.31 g
Water:
70.58 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.17 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +94.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +214.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 5.224mg | 206% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8.17mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 6mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 723mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.065mg | 17% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.82g | 15% |
| Folate | 24µg | 75µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 2.23mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.266mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 25.31g | 10% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 99kcal | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 60mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.101mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.17g | 2% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 65mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 25.31g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.119g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.054g | 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
14%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lemongrass is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.