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Pita vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pita and Popovers

  • Pita has more Calcium, however, Popovers has more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Folate is 30% more.
  • Pita has 3 times more Calcium than Popovers. Pita has 86mg of Calcium, while Popovers have 32mg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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
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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
Contains more IronIron +112.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.171mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.88mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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
Pita
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% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +504.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +174.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +258.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1789.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Popovers Opinion
Calories 275kcal 371kcal Popovers
Protein 9.1g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 1.2g 4.3g Popovers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Popovers
Net carbs 53.5g 71g Popovers
Carbs 55.7g 71g Popovers
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Pita
Calcium 86mg 32mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 100mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 2.97mg Popovers
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.171mg Popovers
Zinc 0.84mg 0.88mg Popovers
Phosphorus 97mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 536mg 906mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.147mg Popovers
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.042mg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Popovers
Folate 24µg 145µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.983g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 1.984g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.823g Popovers
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.257mg 0.293mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.634mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.219mg 0.249mg Popovers
Methionine 0.16mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.394mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.195mg 0.229mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Popovers
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
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)

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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.