Pita vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita and taco
- Pita has more vitamin B1, copper, and manganese; however, taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber.
- Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than pita.
- Taco contains 5 times less vitamin B1 than pita. Pita contains 0.267mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
- Taco has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
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 | +434% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +958.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.6% |
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Protein
~8.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4101% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +468.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 4.384g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 12.7g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 3.042g | 17% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 17% | |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 19.85g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 178mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.75mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.9g | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Sodium | 536mg | 397mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 1.65mg | 3% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 226kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Protein | 9.1g | 8.86g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Calcium | 86mg | 89mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 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
14%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.218g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.