Pita vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita and Shortcake different?
- Pita is higher in Copper, and Manganese, however, Shortcake is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Shortcake is 18% higher.
- Pita contains 2 times more Copper than Shortcake. While Pita contains 0.168mg of Copper, Shortcake contains only 0.076mg.
- Pita has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1083.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +5657.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +578.9% |
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 346kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 14.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 48.5g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 48.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 106mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.54mg |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 143mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 506mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 53µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 3.772g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 3.632g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.14mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.606g)
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 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.