Fast food vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
- 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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +203.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +111.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +602% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +36.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~33.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +85.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~4.465g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.681g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +162.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +127% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +17.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +84.2% |
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated Fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
Opinion |
| Calories | 297kcal | 266kcal |
|
| Protein | 16.52g | 11.39g |
|
| Fats | 12.01g | 9.69g |
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
|
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 31.03g |
|
| Carbs | 31.5g | 33.33g |
|
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 17mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
|
| Magnesium | 27mg | 24mg |
|
| Calcium | 62mg | 188mg |
|
| Potassium | 197mg | 172mg |
|
| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.48mg |
|
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.58g |
|
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.3g |
|
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.105mg |
|
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.34mg |
|
| Starch | 22.87g | 26.95g |
|
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 216mg |
|
| Sodium | 331mg | 598mg |
|
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 358IU |
|
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 69µg |
|
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.83mg |
|
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
|
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.36mg |
|
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 19.9µg |
|
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.39mg |
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.195mg |
|
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.825mg |
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
|
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.08mg |
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.42µg |
|
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 6.7µg |
|
| Folate | 80µg | 93µg |
|
| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.241g |
|
| Choline | 34.4mg | 16.4mg |
|
| Saturated Fat | 4.493g | 4.465g |
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 2.608g |
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.681g |
|
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
|
|
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.41mg |
|
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.564mg |
|
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.139mg |
|
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.77mg |
|
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.264mg |
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.664mg |
|
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.72mg |
|
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.355mg |
|
| Fructose | 2.27g | 1g |
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.004g |
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
|
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.175g |
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.004g |
|
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.003g |
|
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.009g | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.003g | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 1.367g |
|
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
43%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.