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Pita vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pita and garlic powder

  • The amount of vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium, fiber, manganese, zinc, and vitamin B1 in garlic powder is higher than in pita.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 125% more than pita.
  • Pita contains 9 times more sodium than garlic powder. While pita contains 536mg of sodium, garlic powder contains only 60mg.
  • Garlic powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garlic powder is 5, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Spices, garlic powder.

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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
0
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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.2%
Contains more IronIron +303.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +256%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.5%
~equal in Calcium ~79mg

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
1
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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4764.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.4%
Contains more WaterWater +397.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
2
21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.115g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Garlic powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 1.654mg 125%
Iron 1.4mg 5.65mg 53%
Phosphorus 97mg 414mg 45%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Copper 0.168mg 0.533mg 41%
Potassium 120mg 1193mg 32%
Fiber 2.2g 9g 27%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.979mg 22%
Sodium 536mg 60mg 21%
Zinc 0.84mg 2.99mg 20%
Protein 9.1g 16.55g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.435mg 14%
Magnesium 26mg 77mg 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.796mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.743mg 7%
Folate 24µg 47µg 6%
Carbs 55.7g 72.73g 6%
Vitamin E 0.67mg 4%
Calories 275kcal 331kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.141mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.178g 2%
Calcium 86mg 79mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Fats 1.2g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 63.73g N/A
Sugar 2.43g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.166g 0.249g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 0.115g 0%
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Garlic powder
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
52%
Garlic powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
110%
Garlic powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.