Pita vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita and pancake?
- Pita is richer in copper, manganese, and vitamin B1, yet pancake is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Pancake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 20% higher.
- Pita has 3 times more copper than pancake. Pita has 0.168mg of copper, while pancake has 0.049mg.
- Pancake contains less sodium.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +154.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +708.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +64.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2256.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +731.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4.447g | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.281mg | 14% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 9.7g | 13% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 219mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.049mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 159mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 28.3g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.122g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.201mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 2.474g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 6.4g | 5% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 439mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.567mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 227kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.046mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Potassium | 120mg | 132mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.956g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.