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Cheeseburger vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheeseburger and Pizza different?

  • Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 14% more than Pizza.
  • Cheeseburger has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Pizza. Cheeseburger has 0.228mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Pizza contains less Cholesterol.

Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Iron ~2.48mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.681g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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 GlucoseGlucose +125.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +94%
Contains more LactoseLactose +71.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +35.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +128.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Pizza Opinion
Calories 308kcal 266kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 11.39g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 9.69g Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 26.03g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 28.03g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 43mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 196mg 172mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 2.48mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 2g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.111mg 0.105mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.34mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 161mg 216mg Pizza
Sodium 515mg 598mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 50µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.6µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.195mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.825mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.08mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.42µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 70µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 28.9mg 16.4mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 2.608g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.681g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.41mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.564mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 1.139mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.77mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.264mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.664mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.72mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.355mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 1g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.009g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.003g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.