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Pita vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pita and macadamia

  • Pita contains less manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus than macadamia.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for macadamia is 159% higher.
  • Macadamia has 107 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while macadamia has 5mg.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than macadamia.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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
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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.7%
Contains more IronIron +163.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.8%
~equal in Calcium ~85mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +708.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +303%
Contains more WaterWater +2260.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +6214.2%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55973.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Macadamia
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 Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.481mg 4.131mg 159%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 58.877g 147%
Fats 1.2g 75.77g 115%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 1.195mg 77%
Copper 0.168mg 0.756mg 65%
Saturated fat 0.166g 12.061g 54%
Iron 1.4mg 3.69mg 29%
Fiber 2.2g 8.6g 26%
Magnesium 26mg 130mg 25%
Sodium 536mg 5mg 23%
Calories 275kcal 718kcal 22%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.275mg 19%
Carbs 55.7g 13.82g 14%
Phosphorus 97mg 188mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.758mg 7%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Potassium 120mg 368mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.502g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.162mg 5%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Folate 24µg 11µg 3%
Protein 9.1g 7.91g 2%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.473mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 5.22g N/A
Calcium 86mg 85mg 0%
Sugar 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.