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Popovers vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Popovers and Pita

  • Popovers have more Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pita have more Calcium.
  • Popovers' daily need coverage for Folate is 30% more.
  • Popovers have 19 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pita. Popovers have 1.984g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pita has 0.105g.
  • Pita is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Pita
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%
Contains more IronIron +112.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Copper ~0.168mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.84mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~97mg

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.
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Pita
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +504.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Pita
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +258.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more WaterWater +174.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Pita
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1789.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Pita Opinion
Calories 371kcal 275kcal Popovers
Protein 10.4g 9.1g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 1.2g Popovers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Net carbs 71g 53.5g Popovers
Carbs 71g 55.7g Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 26mg Pita
Calcium 32mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 100mg 120mg Pita
Iron 2.97mg 1.4mg Popovers
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.171mg 0.168mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.84mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 97mg Popovers
Sodium 906mg 536mg Pita
Manganese 0.741mg 0.481mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.267mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.097mg Popovers
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2.142mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.397mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.034mg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Folate 145µg 24µg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 0.105g Popovers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 0.535g Popovers
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.105mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.257mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.349mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.634mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.219mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg 0.16mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.446mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.394mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.195mg Popovers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Popovers Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Popovers
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.817g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/nutrients
  2. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.