Pita vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita and muffin?
- Pita is higher in copper and vitamin B1, yet muffin is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Muffin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 13% more.
- Pita has 3 times more copper than muffin. While pita has 0.168mg of copper, muffin has only 0.06mg.
- The amount of sodium in muffin is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types in this article.
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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 | +160% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1239.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4492.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1414.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 8.103g | 50% |
| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 16.07g | 23% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.06mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 4.822g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.844g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.49g | 9% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 336mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.168mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 48µg | 6% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 375kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.418mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.37mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.449mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 120mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 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
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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)