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Pita vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pita and pea raw?

  • Pita is higher in calcium and vitamin B5, yet pea raw is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Pea raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Pita has 107 times more sodium than pea raw. While pita has 536mg of sodium, pea raw has only 5mg.
  • The glycemic index of pea raw is lower.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Peas, green, raw types 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
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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 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +244%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.47mg
~equal in Copper ~0.176mg

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +281.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +170.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.09mg
~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
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.9%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.4%
Contains more WaterWater +145.7%

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
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Sodium 536mg 5mg 23%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 21%
Fiber 2.2g 5.7g 14%
Carbs 55.7g 14.45g 14%
Calories 275kcal 81kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.169mg 10%
Folate 24µg 65µg 10%
Protein 9.1g 5.42g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.104mg 6%
Calcium 86mg 25mg 6%
Choline 28.4mg 5%
Potassium 120mg 244mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Zinc 0.84mg 1.24mg 4%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.41mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.132mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 33mg 2%
Phosphorus 97mg 108mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.187g 2%
Iron 1.4mg 1.47mg 1%
Copper 0.168mg 0.176mg 1%
Fats 1.2g 0.4g 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.266mg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.09mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.071g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Pea raw
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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw 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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.