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Pizza vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pizza and Chicken sandwich

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Iron, while Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less Calcium than Pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of Calcium, while Chicken sandwich contains 58mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken sandwich is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 +224.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Calcium +224.1%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Zinc +119.7%
Contains more Copper +56.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%
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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Protein +42.9%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +11.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Equal in Glucose - 0.79
Equal in Fructose - 0.97
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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +63.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +43.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +475%
Equal in Glucose - 0.79
Equal in Fructose - 0.97

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 19.49g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 9.69g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 33.33g 20.89g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 250kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g 16.5g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.97g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 3.64g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.4g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 58mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.77mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 216mg 185mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 245mg Chicken sandwich
Sodium 598mg 753mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.61mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.067mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.219mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 19.9µg
Vitamin A 358IU 32IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 3µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.8mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.23mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 93µg 47µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.13µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.03g Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.123g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Chicken sandwich
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%
Pizza
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.