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Pita vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Nutmeg different?

  • Nutmeg is higher than Pita in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 129% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 34 times more Sodium than Nutmeg. Pita contains 536mg of Sodium, while Nutmeg contains 16mg.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were used 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.
Pita
0
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10
Nutmeg
Contains more Calcium +114%
Contains more Iron +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +603.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +156%
Contains more Copper +511.3%
Contains more Manganese +502.9%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Calcium +114%
Contains more Iron +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +603.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.6%
Contains more Potassium +191.7%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +156%
Contains more Copper +511.3%
Contains more Manganese +502.9%

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.
Pita
3
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8
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
3
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2
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Water +415.2%
Contains more Fats +2925.8%
Contains more Other +22.6%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +55.8%
Contains more Carbs +13%
Contains more Water +415.2%
Contains more Fats +2925.8%
Contains more Other +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
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1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2966.7%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2966.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 28.49g Pita
Protein 9.1g 5.84g Pita
Fats 1.2g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 55.7g 49.29g Pita
Calories 275kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 2.99g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 20.8g Nutmeg
Calcium 86mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 1.4mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 26mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 97mg 213mg Nutmeg
Potassium 120mg 350mg Nutmeg
Sodium 536mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 0.84mg 2.15mg Nutmeg
Copper 0.168mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.481mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 1.6µg Nutmeg
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.346mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.057mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.299mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.16mg Nutmeg
Folate 24µg 76µg Nutmeg
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 25.94g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.22g Nutmeg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.35g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.774g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.