Pita vs. Pumpernickel bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pita and pumpernickel bread?
- Pumpernickel bread is richer than pita in manganese, iron, folate, fiber, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Pumpernickel bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 36% more.
- The glycemic index of pumpernickel bread is lower.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, pumpernickel 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +287.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
47.5 g
Water:
37.9 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
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Protein
~8.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.237 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +787.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +131.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 24.5µg | 45% | |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 1.305mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.87mg | 18% |
| Folate | 24µg | 93µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 6.5g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.305mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.287mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.126mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.48mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.091mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.237g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.327mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 208mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 47.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 596mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 86mg | 68mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.932g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.437g | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 250kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 9.1g | 8.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.396mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
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
14%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpernickel bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpernickel bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.271g)
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 ($)