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Pita vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pita and Sherbet

  • Pita has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Sherbet is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Pita covers your daily Sodium needs 21% more than Sherbet.
  • Sherbet has 44 times less Manganese than Pita. Pita has 0.481mg of Manganese, while Sherbet has 0.011mg.
  • Sherbet contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Sherbet, orange.

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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.
Pita
8
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Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.5%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.5%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.4%

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.
Pita
5
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.097

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
3
:
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +83.2%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +105.9%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +727.3%
Contains more Carbs +83.2%
Contains more Other +375%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Water +105.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.8%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +568.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +404.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Sherbet
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 29.1g Pita
Protein 9.1g 1.1g Pita
Fats 1.2g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 55.7g 30.4g Pita
Calories 275kcal 144kcal Pita
Sugar 24.32g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 1.3g Pita
Calcium 86mg 54mg Pita
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 8mg Pita
Phosphorus 97mg 40mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 96mg Pita
Sodium 536mg 46mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.84mg 0.48mg Pita
Copper 0.168mg 0.028mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.011mg Pita
Selenium 1.5µg Sherbet
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.027mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.097mg
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.063mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.224mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.023mg Pita
Folate 24µg 4µg Pita
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 1.16g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.08g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Sherbet
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pita
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/nutrients
  2. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.