Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pita vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Pita and Star anise

  • Pita has less Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily Iron needs 445% more than Pita.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Spices, anise seed.

Infographic

Pita vs Star anise infographic
Infographic link

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
:
Contains more Calcium +651.2%
Contains more Iron +2540%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +1100.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +378.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Calcium +651.2%
Contains more Iron +2540%
Contains more Magnesium +553.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.6%
Contains more Potassium +1100.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +531%
Contains more Copper +441.7%
Contains more Manganese +378.2%

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.
Pita
1
:
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1811.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +199%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1811.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +236.5%
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +1225%
Contains more Other +265.3%
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +236.5%
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Fats +1225%
Contains more Other +265.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +488.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 35.42g Pita
Protein 9.1g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 1.2g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 55.7g 50.02g Pita
Calories 275kcal 337kcal Star anise
Fiber 2.2g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 86mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.4mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 26mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 97mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 120mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 536mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.84mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.168mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.481mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 5µg Star anise
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 24µg 10µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.586g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Pita
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.