Tortilla vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Tortilla and Pita?
- Tortilla is richer in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Pita is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 30% higher.
- Tortilla has 4 times more Folate than Pita. Tortilla has 98µg of Folate, while Pita has 24µg.
We used Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types in this comparison.
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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 | +172.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.5% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.5% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +76.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -43.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 237kcal | 275kcal |
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| Protein | 7.28g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 1.2g |
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| Net carbs | 47.54g | 53.5g |
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| Carbs | 49.94g | 55.7g |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 120mg |
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.75g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.168mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.84mg |
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| Starch | 43.02g |
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| Phosphorus | 146mg | 97mg |
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| Sodium | 482mg | 536mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 24µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.296g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.195mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g |
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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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)