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Pita vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pita and Potato bread

  • Pita has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Potato bread has more Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Potato bread is 39% higher.
  • Potato bread has 2 times less Manganese than Pita. Pita has 0.481mg of Manganese, while Potato bread has 0.253mg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, potato.

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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 Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.1%
Contains more Calcium +118.6%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.4%
Contains more Potassium +498.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Copper +78.7%
Contains more Manganese +90.1%
Contains more Calcium +118.6%
Contains more Iron +60.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.4%
Contains more Potassium +498.3%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +71.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.106

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Equal in Water - 33.55
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +160.8%
Contains more Other +97.4%
Equal in Water - 33.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 40.77g Pita
Protein 9.1g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.2g 3.13g Potato bread
Carbs 55.7g 47.07g Pita
Calories 275kcal 266kcal Pita
Sugar 9.38g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 6.3g Potato bread
Calcium 86mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.4mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 26mg 28mg Potato bread
Phosphorus 97mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 120mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 536mg 375mg Potato bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.44mg Potato bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.094mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.253mg Pita
Selenium 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.188mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.25mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 24µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg Potato bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.081mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.224mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.268mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.44mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.112mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.285mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.305mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.143mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pita
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.