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Edible mushroom vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are edible mushroom and pizza different?

  • Edible mushroom is higher in copper and vitamin B2; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pizza is 26% higher.
  • Edible mushroom contains 3 times more copper than pizza. While edible mushroom contains 0.318mg of copper, pizza contains only 0.105mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less saturated fat.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than pizza (60).

Mushrooms, white, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust are the varieties 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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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 +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6166.7%
Contains more IronIron +396%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +666%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114%

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% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +950%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 WaterWater +114.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +268.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2750%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +922.4%
Contains more OtherOther +181.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 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 -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +950.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +89.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +488.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
Edible mushroom Pizza
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.39mg 26%
Sodium 5mg 598mg 26%
Iron 0.5mg 2.48mg 25%
Copper 0.318mg 0.105mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.05g 4.465g 20%
Phosphorus 86mg 216mg 19%
Folate 17µg 93µg 19%
Calcium 3mg 188mg 19%
Selenium 9.3µg 19.9µg 19%
Protein 3.09g 11.39g 17%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.42µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.195mg 16%
Fats 0.34g 9.69g 14%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.36mg 14%
Calories 22kcal 266kcal 12%
Starch 0g 26.95g 11%
Carbs 3.26g 33.33g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 1.681g 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.34mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.608g 7%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.83mg 5%
Potassium 318mg 172mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 24mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 3.825mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.17g 1g 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 1.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Choline 17.3mg 16.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 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 0g 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
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.415g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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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