Pita vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pita and mashed potato
- Pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, mashed potato has more vitamin B6.
- Pita's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 21% more.
- Pita has 6 times more vitamin B2 than mashed potato. Pita has 0.097mg of vitamin B2, while mashed potato has 0.015mg.
- Mashed potato is lower in sodium.
- Mashed potato has a higher glycemic index than pita.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +377.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +380% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +390.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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 | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +546.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +451.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148% |
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
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +585.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.8% |
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 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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.015mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.098mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.035mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.65g | 15% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 14.65g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.31mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 306mg | 10% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 89kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.342g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 286mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.577g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.4mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 2.82g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
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.