Pita vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pita and quinoa
- Pita has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, quinoa is richer in magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and manganese.
- Pita covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 5 times less vitamin B3 than pita. Pita has 2.142mg of vitamin B3, while quinoa has 0.412mg.
- Quinoa contains less sodium.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Quinoa, cooked.
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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 | +405.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.2% |
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 | +149.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +402.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 7mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.107mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.412mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 21.3g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.4g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 152mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 120kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.631mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.078g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 172mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.09mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.49mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
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 ($)