Pita vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pita and brown rice
- Pita has more iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and copper; however, brown rice is richer in manganese and vitamin B6.
- Pita covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than brown rice.
- Brown rice has 29 times less calcium than pita. Pita has 86mg of calcium, while brown rice has 3mg.
- Brown rice contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 | +2766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.5% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.8% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +232.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.9% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +251.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 4mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.974mg | 21% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2.74g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.8µg | 11% | |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 25.58g | 10% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 123kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.178mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 2.561mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.069mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.366g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 532mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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