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Turkey meat vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Pita different?

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Pita is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 46% higher.
  • Pita has less Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Bread, pita, white, unenriched are the varieties 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.
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Copper +80.6%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.9%
Contains more Potassium +99.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Zinc +195.2%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Copper +80.6%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%

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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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +346.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1711.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +213.7%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +92733.3%
Contains more Other +295.8%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
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 Protein +213.7%
Contains more Fats +515.8%
Contains more Water +97.9%
Contains more Carbs +92733.3%
Contains more Other +295.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Pita Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 53.5g Pita
Protein 28.55g 9.1g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 1.2g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 55.7g Pita
Calories 189kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 14mg 86mg Pita
Iron 1.09mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 97mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 120mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 536mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 0.84mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.014mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.097mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 2.142mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.397mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.034mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.105mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.257mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.349mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.634mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.219mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.16mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.446mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.394mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.195mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.101g Pita
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.166g Pita
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.105g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.535g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
50%
Turkey meat
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 433mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.989g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.