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Pita vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pita and millet flour

  • The amount of copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc in millet flour is higher than in pita.
  • Millet flour covers your daily copper needs 41% more than pita.
  • Millet flour has 134 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while millet flour has 4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Millet flour.

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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.
Pita
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +514.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +181.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.3%

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +994.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +270.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +254.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +780%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +389.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Millet flour DV% diff.
Selenium 32.7µg 59%
Copper 0.168mg 0.535mg 41%
Iron 1.4mg 3.94mg 32%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Phosphorus 97mg 285mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.372mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 6.02mg 24%
Manganese 0.481mg 1.002mg 23%
Sodium 536mg 4mg 23%
Magnesium 26mg 119mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.267mg 17%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.63mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 2.618g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.413mg 12%
Calcium 86mg 14mg 7%
Carbs 55.7g 75.12g 6%
Folate 24µg 42µg 5%
Calories 275kcal 382kcal 5%
Fiber 2.2g 3.5g 5%
Fats 1.2g 4.25g 5%
Protein 9.1g 10.75g 3%
Potassium 120mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.073mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.536g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0.924g 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 71.62g N/A
Sugar 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Millet flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pita
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.