Shortbread vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shortbread and pita
- Shortbread has more iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, pita is higher in copper and calcium.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than pita.
- Pita contains 3 times less folate than shortbread. Shortbread contains 81µg of folate, while pita contains 24µg.
- Pita has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +112.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +561.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2085% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +791.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 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 | +6288.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1456.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 0.535g | 52% |
| Fats | 26.22g | 1.2g | 38% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 0.166g | 36% |
| Iron | 2.98mg | 1.4mg | 20% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 0.105g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.097mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 81µg | 24µg | 14% |
| Calories | 514kcal | 275kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.168mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 536mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.267mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 2.142mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.37g | 9.1g | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 2.2g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.481mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.84mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.78g | 55.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 62.48g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.714g | N/A | |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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
30%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.939g)
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 ($)