Pita vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pita and taffy (candy)
- Taffy (candy) has less manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Pita covers your daily sodium needs 21% more than taffy (candy).
- Taffy (candy) has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pita is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
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 | +853.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +708.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +9825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
0.03 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
91.56 g
Water:
4.85 g
Other:
0.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30233.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +561.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +726.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.4% |
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
2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +698.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 52mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.028mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 0.03g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.01mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.002mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 91.56g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 2.049g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.004mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.012mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 397kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.121g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 3.33g | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.838g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 91.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 68.48g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.086g | 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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 484mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taffy (candy) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.883g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
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.