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Pita vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pita and tuna Bluefin

  • Pita has more manganese, while tuna Bluefin has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin contains 24 times less manganese than pita. Pita contains 0.481mg of manganese, while tuna Bluefin contains 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in tuna Bluefin is lower.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tuna Bluefin is 0, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +760%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +236.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.31mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.77mg

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.
Pita
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.278mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.7%
Contains more FatsFats +423.3%
Contains more WaterWater +84.1%
Contains more OtherOther +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1855.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +244.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita Tuna Bluefin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin A 0µg 757µg 84%
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 10.54mg 52%
Protein 9.1g 29.91g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.525mg 38%
Phosphorus 97mg 326mg 33%
Sodium 536mg 50mg 21%
Manganese 0.481mg 0.02mg 20%
Carbs 55.7g 0g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.37mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.306mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 1.844g 9%
Magnesium 26mg 64mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 86mg 10mg 8%
Fats 1.2g 6.28g 8%
Saturated fat 0.166g 1.612g 7%
Folate 24µg 2µg 6%
Potassium 120mg 323mg 6%
Copper 0.168mg 0.11mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.105g 2.053g 5%
Calories 275kcal 184kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.278mg 1%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.77mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 1.31mg 1%
Net carbs 53.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pita Tuna Bluefin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pita
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/nutrients
  2. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.