Pita vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita and oatmeal?
- Pita is richer in copper, yet oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B3.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 57% higher.
- Pita has 11 times more sodium than oatmeal. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while oatmeal has 49mg.
- Pita has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +96.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26% |
| Contains more IronIron | +325.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +752.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +284% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +377.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +272.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 5.96mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 49mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.29mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 11.67g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2.37g | 13% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.066mg | 11% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 68kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.215mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.025mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 77mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.558mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.317mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.426g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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
14%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 487mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)