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Pita vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pita and Pan dulce different?

  • Pita is richer in Copper, while Pan dulce is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily need of Folate 21% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Sodium than Pan dulce. Pita contains 536mg of Sodium, while Pan dulce contains 228mg.

Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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
5
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Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Equal in Calcium - 86
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Manganese - 0.46
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 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Copper +38.8%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Equal in Calcium - 86
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Phosphorus - 94
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Manganese - 0.46

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
0
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
:
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Fats +865%
Equal in Protein - 9.42
Equal in Carbs - 56.38
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Contains more Fats +865%
Equal in Protein - 9.42
Equal in Carbs - 56.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3232.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 54.08g Pan dulce
Protein 9.1g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 1.2g 11.58g Pan dulce
Carbs 55.7g 56.38g Pan dulce
Calories 275kcal 367kcal Pan dulce
Starch 37.8g Pan dulce
Fructose 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Pan dulce
Calcium 86mg 86mg
Iron 1.4mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 94mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 103mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 0.84mg
Copper 0.168mg 0.121mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.46mg Pita
Selenium 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pan dulce
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.23mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.057mg Pan dulce
Folate 24µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.6µg Pan dulce
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
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Pita
Trans Fat 1.103g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 2.183g Pita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 3.499g Pan dulce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.53g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.