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Fish sandwich vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fish sandwiches and pita different?

  • Fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12 and folate, while pita is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Fish sandwiches cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 28% more than pita.
  • Pita has a higher glycemic index (68) than fish sandwiches (56).

Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types were used in this article.

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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% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +124%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.1%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.142mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.397mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +937.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 +2371.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1069.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sandwich Pita DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 0.535g 38%
Selenium 18µg 33%
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0µg 28%
Fats 12.45g 1.2g 17%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 13.6µg 11%
Copper 0.075mg 0.168mg 10%
Carbs 26.69g 55.7g 10%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.481mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.949g 0.166g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.595g 0.105g 6%
Folate 46µg 24µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.267mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Calcium 37mg 86mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.84mg 3%
Phosphorus 116mg 97mg 3%
Sodium 602mg 536mg 3%
Potassium 206mg 120mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg 3%
Protein 10.29g 9.1g 2%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Calories 257kcal 275kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.397mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 9IU 1%
Net carbs 25.69g 53.5g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 2.142mg 0%
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.257mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0%
Leucine 0.634mg 0%
Lysine 0.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.394mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
27%
Fish sandwich
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.783g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.