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Fast food vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Pizza?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Pizza is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Pizza has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Fast food. Fast food has 0.212mg of Vitamin B6, while Pizza has 0.08mg.
  • Fast food is lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +203.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Potassium +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.6%
Contains more Zinc +88.1%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +203.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.36
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +602%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +602%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Folate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +23.9%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Equal in Carbs - 33.33
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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 Protein +45%
Contains more Fats +23.9%
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Equal in Carbs - 33.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.465
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +162.8%
Contains more Fructose +127%
Contains more Starch +17.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +84.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +162.8%
Contains more Fructose +127%
Contains more Starch +17.8%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +84.2%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Fast food Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 16.52g 11.39g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 9.69g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 297kcal 266kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 2.27g 1g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.58g Pizza
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 62mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 3.06mg 2.48mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 197mg 172mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 598mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.34mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.105mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 20.3µg 19.9µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.195mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.825mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.08mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.42µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.41mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.564mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.785mg 0.77mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.264mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.664mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.72mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.355mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.241g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.493g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.004g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 2.608g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 1.367g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.009g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.