Pita vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita and pumpkin seeds?
- Pita is richer in vitamin B1 and vitamin B3, yet pumpkin seeds are richer in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
- Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for zinc is 86% higher.
- Pita has 30 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds have 18mg.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +907.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +665.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1126.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
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 | +685.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +649% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +608.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
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:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +613.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1516.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Carbs
~53.75g
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
3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.844 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5644.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1553.1% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 10.3mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 18.4g | 65% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.69mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 262mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 8.844g | 55% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 19.4g | 28% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 919mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.31mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 18mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 18.55g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 3.67g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 6.032g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.286mg | 12% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 446kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.056mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.496mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 53.75g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 35.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.683mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 1.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.924mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.515mg | 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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.504g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.