Tortilla vs. Pita bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tortilla and Pita bread
- Tortilla has more Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Pita bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pita bread is 19% higher.
- Pita bread has 2 times less Phosphorus than Tortilla. Tortilla has 146mg of Phosphorus, while Pita bread has 97mg.
Food types used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
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Iron
+45.4%
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Phosphorus
+50.5%
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Sodium
-10.1%
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Calcium
+22.9%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Potassium
+14.3%
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Zinc
+162.5%
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Copper
+64.7%
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Manganese
+79.5%
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Selenium
+63.3%
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Iron
+45.4%
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Phosphorus
+50.5%
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Sodium
-10.1%
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Calcium
+22.9%
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Magnesium
+36.8%
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Potassium
+14.3%
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Zinc
+162.5%
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Copper
+64.7%
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Manganese
+79.5%
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Selenium
+63.3%
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.
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Vitamin B6
+76.5%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin E
+57.9%
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Vitamin B1
+61.9%
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Vitamin B2
+186.8%
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Vitamin B3
+12.3%
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Vitamin B5
+133.5%
Equal in Folate - 107
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Vitamin B6
+76.5%
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Vitamin K
+100%
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Vitamin E
+57.9%
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Vitamin B1
+61.9%
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Vitamin B2
+186.8%
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Vitamin B3
+12.3%
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Vitamin B5
+133.5%
Equal in Folate - 107
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+24.5%
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+26.3%
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Carbs
+11.5%
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Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
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1.87 g
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
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Water
+24.5%
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Protein
+25%
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Fats
+26.3%
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Carbs
+11.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+76.2%
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+36.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.391 g
Saturated Fat:
0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.535 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+76.2%
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Saturated Fat
-43.9%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.54g | 53.5g |
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| Protein | 7.28g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 0.95g | 1.2g |
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| Carbs | 49.94g | 55.7g |
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| Calories | 237kcal | 275kcal |
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| Starch | 43.02g |
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| Sugar | 2.75g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 3.81mg | 2.62mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 146mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 482mg | 536mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.168mg |
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| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 16.6µg | 27.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.599mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.327mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 4.632mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 98µg | 107µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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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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| 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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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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55%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)