Wasabi vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wasabi and pita
- Wasabi has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, while pita has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3.
- Wasabi covers your daily need for vitamin C, 47% more than pita.
- Wasabi contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than pita. While wasabi contains 0.274mg of vitamin B6, pita contains only 0.034mg.
- The amount of sodium in wasabi is lower.
- Wasabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of wasabi is 41, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Wasabi, root, raw 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 | +165.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +373.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +705.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136.6% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 2.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.274mg | 0.034mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 120mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.131mg | 0.267mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 23.54g | 55.7g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 69mg | 26mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.743mg | 2.142mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 9.1g | 9% |
| Calories | 109kcal | 275kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.62mg | 0.84mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.397mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.391mg | 0.481mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 97mg | 2% |
| Folate | 18µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.155mg | 0.168mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.63g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.74g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 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% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wasabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.