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Pita vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Maple sugar

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Maple sugar has more Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 171% more than Pita.
  • The amount of Sodium in Maple sugar is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Sugars, maple.

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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 Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.4%
Contains more Manganese +819.3%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3133.3%
Contains more Copper +69.7%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +128.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +621.4%
Contains more Manganese +819.3%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5255%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1033.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5255%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +727.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1033.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9000%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +301.3%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +9000%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Water +301.3%
Contains more Other +137.5%
Contains more Carbs +63.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 9.1g 0.1g Pita
Fats 1.2g 0.2g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 275kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 0g Pita
Calcium 86mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.4mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 26mg 19mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 3mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 536mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.84mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.168mg 0.099mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.009mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.013mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.04mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.048mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.003mg Pita
Folate 24µg 0µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.064g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.1g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pita Maple sugar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pita
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.