Pita vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pita and tomato sauce
- Pita has more vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, copper, and zinc; however, tomato sauce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Pita covers your daily sodium needs 23% more than tomato sauce.
- Tomato sauce has 11 times less vitamin B1 than pita. Pita has 0.267mg of vitamin B1, while tomato sauce has 0.024mg.
- Tomato sauce contains less sodium.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +259.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +325.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 | +1012.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.2% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +658.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +949% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.4% |
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Other
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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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 536mg | 11mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.024mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 5.31g | 17% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 1.2g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.113mg | 16% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 24kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 27mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.991mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 14mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 297mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.121g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.309mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.041g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.02mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
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 ($)
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.