Pita vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pita and White Bread
- Pita has more Copper, however, White Bread has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- White Bread's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
- Pita has 2 times more Copper than White Bread. Pita has 0.168mg of Copper, while White Bread has 0.101mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +67.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~8.85g
~equal in
Other
~1.98g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +470.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +199.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 275kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 9.1g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 1.2g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 53.5g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 55.7g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 86mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 120mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 97mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 536mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.166g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.105g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.532g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 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.