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Baby food vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baby food and pizza

  • Baby food is richer than pizza in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, calcium, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for baby food is 563% higher.
  • Baby food contains 14 times more vitamin B2 than pizza. Baby food contains 2.717mg of vitamin B2, while pizza contains 0.195mg.
  • Baby food contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.1%
Contains more IronIron +1815.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +218.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +525.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1293.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +807.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +346.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +120.2%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +120.2%
Contains more WaterWater +544.3%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 g
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +116.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.681g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Pizza DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 2.48mg 563%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.195mg 194%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 3.825mg 193%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.39mg 171%
Calcium 733mg 188mg 55%
Sodium 3mg 598mg 26%
Phosphorus 392mg 216mg 25%
Copper 0.334mg 0.105mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 21%
Fiber 7.5g 2.3g 21%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.83mg 19%
Magnesium 100mg 24mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.769g 4.465g 17%
Manganese 0.36mg 16%
Carbs 73.4g 33.33g 13%
Folate 43µg 93µg 13%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Selenium 25.9µg 19.9µg 11%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.34mg 10%
Potassium 437mg 172mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 69µg 8%
Fats 4.4g 9.69g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.08mg 8%
Calories 379kcal 266kcal 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 6.7µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 2.608g 4%
Protein 12.2g 11.39g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Choline 23.2mg 16.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.4mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.681g 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
164%
Baby food
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.