Pretzel vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pretzel and pita
- Pretzel has more iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, pita is richer in calcium.
- Pretzel covers your daily iron needs 40% more than pita.
- Pita has 7 times less folate than pretzel. Pretzel has 166µg of folate, while pita has 24µg.
- Pita contains less sodium.
- Pretzel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pretzel is 83, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +227.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +218.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +242.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +591.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +925.6% |
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Protein
~9.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +592.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.5% |
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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| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.4mg | 40% |
| Folate | 166µg | 24µg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1240mg | 536mg | 31% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.481mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 2.142mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.097mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.267mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 55.7g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 0.535g | 5% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 275kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 2.2g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 97mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 223mg | 120mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 0.105g | 2% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 9.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | 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
37%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 704mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)