Pita vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pita and watercress
- Pita has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, copper, and fiber; however, watercress has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for watercress is 64% higher.
- Watercress has 13 times less sodium than pita. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while watercress has 41mg.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index than watercress.
Food types used in this article are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Watercress, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +663.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +39.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
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 | +196.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +971% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +279.4% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4217.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.3% |
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
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1428.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 41mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 1.29g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 2.3g | 14% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 11kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.244mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.5g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 330mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.035g | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.04mg | 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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
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 ($)