Egg vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are eggs and pizza different?
- Eggs have more copper, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 211% more than pizza.
- Eggs have 22 times more cholesterol than pizza. Eggs have 373mg of cholesterol, while pizza has 17mg.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.
Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1804.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +54.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +276% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1284.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +115.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +164.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1691.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5876.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2133.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2875.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +126.2% |
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Protein
~11.39g
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Fats
~9.69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.105mg | 211% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 17mg | 119% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 16.4mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.42µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.39mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 3.825mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.195mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 598mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 19.9µg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.48mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.36mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 188mg | 14% |
| Folate | 44µg | 93µg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 0IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 33.33g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 69µg | 9% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 266kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 216mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 4.465g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 2.608g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.34mg | 3% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 11.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 1.681g | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Fats | 10.61g | 9.69g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.83mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | 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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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 356mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 474mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.