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Pita vs. Protein bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pita and Protein bread?

  • Pita has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Protein bread.
  • Protein bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 43% higher.

We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, protein (includes gluten) types in this comparison.

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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
0
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 46% 37% 28% 156% 139% 50% 79% 53% 192% 179%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.3%
Contains more IronIron +196.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +206%

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
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% 0.3% 7.2% 0% 90% 91% 80% 25% 16% 0% 3.3% 87% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.42mg
~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
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33%
Contains more FatsFats +83.3%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.009 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +74.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Protein bread Opinion
Calories 275kcal 245kcal Pita
Protein 9.1g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 1.2g 2.2g Protein bread
Net carbs 53.5g 40.8g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 43.8g Pita
Magnesium 26mg 65mg Protein bread
Calcium 86mg 124mg Protein bread
Potassium 120mg 322mg Protein bread
Iron 1.4mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Sugar 1.44g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 3g Protein bread
Copper 0.168mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Zinc 0.84mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Phosphorus 97mg 185mg Protein bread
Sodium 536mg 404mg Protein bread
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Protein bread
Vitamin E 0.36mg Protein bread
Manganese 0.481mg 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.071mg Protein bread
Vitamin K 1.3µg Protein bread
Folate 24µg 116µg Protein bread
Choline 18.7mg Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.332g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.183g Protein bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.009g Protein bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.219mg 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.271mg Protein bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Protein bread
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
32%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Protein bread
Protein bread contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.