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Pita vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pita and short ribs

  • Pita has more manganese and vitamin B1, while short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 37 times less manganese than pita. Pita contains 0.481mg of manganese, while short ribs contain 0.013mg.
  • The amount of sodium in short ribs is lower.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +69.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +481%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +160.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137%
Contains more FatsFats +3398.3%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17881%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.166g 17.8g 80%
Fats 1.2g 41.98g 63%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 18.88g 47%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Zinc 0.84mg 4.88mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Protein 9.1g 21.57g 25%
Sodium 536mg 50mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.013mg 20%
Carbs 55.7g 0g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.05mg 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.22mg 14%
Iron 1.4mg 2.31mg 11%
Calories 275kcal 471kcal 10%
Phosphorus 97mg 162mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Copper 0.168mg 0.099mg 8%
Calcium 86mg 12mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.53g 7%
Folate 24µg 5µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.15mg 4%
Potassium 120mg 224mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.252mg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 2.452mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Net carbs 53.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Pita
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.