Puff pastry vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between puff pastry and pita bread
- Puff pastry has more vitamin K; however, pita bread is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Puff pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% more.
- Puff pastry contains 82 times more vitamin K than pita bread. Puff pastry contains 16.3µg of vitamin K, while pita bread contains 0.2µg.
- Pita bread contains less saturated fat.
- Pita bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita bread is 68, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Bread, pita, white, enriched.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +8050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3108.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +333.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
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 | +8307.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4054.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 0.535g | 145% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 1.2g | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 0.166g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.599mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 0.105g | 22% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 275kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 107µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 0.2µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 536mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.397mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 4.632mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 27.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.327mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 9.1g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 55.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 14.6mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.481mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.62mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
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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
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34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.336g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pita bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)