Pita vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pita and Tortilla different?
- Tortilla is higher than Pita in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Tortilla covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 46% more than Pita.
- Pita is lower in Saturated Fat.
Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types were 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 ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +226.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +118.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +128.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +817.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +713.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~9.76g
~equal in
Water
~30.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2816.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 310kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 9.76g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 9.76g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 36.09g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 45.89g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 85mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 244mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 2.44g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 9.8g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.266mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.92mg |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 512mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.823mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.289mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.312mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 138µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 4.878g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 3.062g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.992g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.129mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.312mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.353mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.671mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.37mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.163mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.488mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.444mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.255mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.712g)
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 ($)