Pita vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pita and tomato paste different?
- Pita is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tomato paste is 31% higher.
- Pita contains 9 times more sodium than tomato paste. While pita contains 536mg of sodium, tomato paste contains only 59mg.
- Tomato paste has a lower glycemic index (45) than pita (68).
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +745% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89% |
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 | +345% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +535.3% |
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:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +110.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +194.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +129% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.4% |
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
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 120mg | 1014mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.365mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 59mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.98mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 18.91g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Protein | 9.1g | 4.32g | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.3µg | 10% | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 82kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.302mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.142mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.153mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.16g | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.47g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.071mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
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 ($)
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.