Pita vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pita and summer squash
- Pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, iron, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and calcium; however, summer squash has more vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for pita is 23% higher.
- Summer squash has 6 times less calcium than pita. Pita has 86mg of calcium, while summer squash has 15mg.
- Summer squash is lower in sodium.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index than summer squash.
Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 | +52.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +473.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
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 | +456.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +541.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +652.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +566.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1562.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +501.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 2mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.048mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 3.35g | 17% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.21g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.218mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.051mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.175mg | 13% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 16kcal | 13% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.35mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.487mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 38mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.29mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.155mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.089g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.18g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 29µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
14%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)