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Pita vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pita and pistachios

  • Pita contains less vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, manganese, and potassium than pistachios.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 128% higher.
  • Pistachios have 536 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Nuts, pistachio 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +754.2%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +673.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149.5%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4900%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105%
Contains more WaterWater +634.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3676.7%
Contains more OtherOther +56.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22049.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2587.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 1.7mg 128%
Copper 0.168mg 1.3mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 14.38g 92%
Fats 1.2g 45.32g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 23.257g 58%
Phosphorus 97mg 490mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.87mg 50%
Fiber 2.2g 10.6g 34%
Iron 1.4mg 3.92mg 32%
Manganese 0.481mg 1.2mg 31%
Potassium 120mg 1025mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.166g 5.907g 26%
Sodium 536mg 1mg 23%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Protein 9.1g 20.16g 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Calories 275kcal 560kcal 14%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.2mg 12%
Carbs 55.7g 27.17g 10%
Folate 24µg 51µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.16mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Calcium 86mg 105mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.52mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.741g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.