Pita vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pita and salsa
- Pita has more vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, calcium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2, while salsa has more vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pita's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 18% higher.
- Salsa contains 7 times less calcium than pita. Pita contains 86mg of calcium, while salsa contains 12mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +394.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +223.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.8% |
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 | +434% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +338.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +506.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +695.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 7g | 16% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.5g | 15% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 36kcal | 12% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.24mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.096mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 430mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 270mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.107g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.