Pita vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita and Penne different?
- Pita is higher in Iron, however, Penne is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pita is 13% higher.
- Pita contains 2 times more Iron than Penne. While Pita contains 1.4mg of Iron, Penne contains only 0.8mg.
- Penne has less Sodium.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared are the varieties 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.
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Sodium
-53.7%
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Zinc
+31%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 122
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Iron
+75%
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Magnesium
+15.4%
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Phosphorus
+21.6%
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Sodium
-53.7%
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Zinc
+31%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 122
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.6%
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Carbs
+231.5%
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Other
+72.7%
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Fats
+233.3%
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Water
+125.5%
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+59.6%
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Carbs
+231.5%
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+72.7%
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+233.3%
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Water
+125.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+852.4%
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Saturated Fat
-92.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+852.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 275kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.168mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.4g |
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.134g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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.