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Pita vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Wasabi

  • Pita has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Wasabi has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Wasabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 47% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 32 times more Sodium than Wasabi. While Pita contains 536mg of Sodium, Wasabi contains only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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
4
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5
Wasabi
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.155
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 39% 50% 35% 51% 3% 45% 52% 51% 0%
Contains more Iron +35.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains more Manganese +23%
Contains more Calcium +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +165.4%
Contains more Potassium +373.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +92.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.155

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
4
:
5
Wasabi
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 140% 33% 27% 14% 13% 64% 14% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +95.6%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +705.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
3
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2
Wasabi
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Water +115.3%
Equal in Other - 1.92
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +89.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Water +115.3%
Equal in Other - 1.92

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Wasabi Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 15.74g Pita
Protein 9.1g 4.8g Pita
Fats 1.2g 0.63g Pita
Carbs 55.7g 23.54g Pita
Calories 275kcal 109kcal Pita
Fiber 2.2g 7.8g Wasabi
Calcium 86mg 128mg Wasabi
Iron 1.4mg 1.03mg Pita
Magnesium 26mg 69mg Wasabi
Phosphorus 97mg 80mg Pita
Potassium 120mg 568mg Wasabi
Sodium 536mg 17mg Wasabi
Zinc 0.84mg 1.62mg Wasabi
Copper 0.168mg 0.155mg Pita
Manganese 0.481mg 0.391mg Pita
Vitamin A 0IU 35IU Wasabi
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Wasabi
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg Wasabi
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.131mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.114mg Wasabi
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 0.743mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.203mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.274mg Wasabi
Folate 24µg 18µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g Wasabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
15%
Pita
25%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.