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Cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese and Pizza different?

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Pizza.
  • Cheese has 6 times more Cholesterol than Pizza. 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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Pizza
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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 +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +171.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.3%
Contains more IronIron +1671.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1233.3%
~equal in Sodium ~598mg

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.
Cheese
5
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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Pizza
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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% 21% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +179.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
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
Pizza
2
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 ProteinProtein +100.8%
Contains more FatsFats +243.8%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +978.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
1
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Pizza
2
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +254.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
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
Pizza
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +250%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +30%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheese Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese Pizza Opinion
Calories 404kcal 266kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 11.39g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 9.69g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 3.09g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 3.09g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 99mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 188mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 172mg Pizza
Iron 0.14mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 0.48g 3.58g Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.03mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 3.64mg 1.34mg Cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 455mg 216mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 1242IU 358IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 69µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 28.5µg 19.9µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.195mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.42µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 27µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.917g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 16.5mg 16.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 2.608g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.681g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.41mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.564mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.139mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.77mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.264mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.664mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.72mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.355mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.004g Cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
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. 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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