Pita vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita and meatball
- Pita has less vitamin B12, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Meatball covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 63% more than pita.
- The glycemic index of pita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +244% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +320.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.6% |
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 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +488.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +596.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1983.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +772.1% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.706mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.938mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 344mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.666g | 28% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 21g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 8g | 16% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 78µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.2mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 9g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.6g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.16mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.213mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 1.425g | 6% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 2.188g | 5% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 197kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 2.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 536mg | 550mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 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% |
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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball 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 ($)