Pita vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pita and spelt
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6 in spelt is higher than in pita.
- Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 109% more than pita.
- Pita contains 67 times more sodium than spelt. While pita contains 536mg of sodium, spelt contains only 8mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Spelt, uncooked.
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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 | +218.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +423.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +290.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +313.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +520.2% |
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 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +191.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +323.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +135.1% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 2.983mg | 109% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 401mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.511mg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 4.44mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 10.7g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 6.843mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 136mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 8mg | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.28mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.23mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 1.068mg | 13% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 14.57g | 11% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 388mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.364mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 70.19g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.258g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 338kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.2g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.24g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)