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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Pizza different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Pizza.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 6 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. Cheddar Cheese has 99mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza has 17mg.

Cheese, cheddar and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types were 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 Calcium +277.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +1671.4%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 598
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +277.7%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +171.6%
Contains more Selenium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +1671.4%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +1233.3%
Equal in Sodium - 598

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.8%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +978.6%
Contains more Water +16.6%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +100.8%
Contains more Fats +243.8%
Contains more Other +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +978.6%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +30%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 22.87g 11.39g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 9.69g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 404kcal 266kcal Cheddar Cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.48g 3.58g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 710mg 188mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 216mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 653mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 3.64mg 1.34mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.027mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 28.5µg 19.9µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 358IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 69µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.195mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 27µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.42µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.564mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.139mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.77mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.264mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.664mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.72mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.355mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.241g Pizza
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.004g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.608g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Pizza
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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