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Pita vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Papadum

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc in Papadum is higher than in Pita.
  • Papadum covers your daily need of Copper 92% more than Pita.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Papad.

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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
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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +942.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +494%
Contains more ZincZinc +304.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +296.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +224.7%

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
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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 0% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +812.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.277mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +819.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +180.9%
Contains more FatsFats +170.8%
Contains more OtherOther +312.1%
~equal in Carbs ~59.87g

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
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +406.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Papadum Opinion
Calories 275kcal 371kcal Papadum
Protein 9.1g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 1.2g 3.25g Papadum
Net carbs 53.5g 41.27g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 59.87g Papadum
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 271mg Papadum
Calcium 86mg 143mg Papadum
Potassium 120mg 1000mg Papadum
Iron 1.4mg 7.8mg Papadum
Fiber 2.2g 18.6g Papadum
Copper 0.168mg 0.998mg Papadum
Zinc 0.84mg 3.4mg Papadum
Phosphorus 97mg 385mg Papadum
Sodium 536mg 1745mg Pita
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Manganese 0.481mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.472mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 24µg 219µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.084g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.148g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.257mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.349mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 0.634mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.219mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.16mg 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.394mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.195mg 0.715mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Papadum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Pita
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
168%
Papadum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 1209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.