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Milk vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between milk and pizza

  • Milk contains less vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, manganese, and copper than pizza.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 31% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Milk
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Pizza
9
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 less SodiumSodium -92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +8166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +219%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +503%

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.
Milk
3
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Pizza
8
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg
~equal in Choline ~16.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Pizza
4
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 +108.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +238%
Contains more FatsFats +899%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.9%
Contains more OtherOther +222.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Pizza
2
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 -85.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +841.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4702.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pizza
6
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 LactoseLactose +1138.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Milk Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.39mg 31%
Iron 0.03mg 2.48mg 31%
Selenium 3.3µg 19.9µg 30%
Sodium 44mg 598mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 3.825mg 23%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Phosphorus 95mg 216mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.633g 4.465g 17%
Protein 3.37g 11.39g 16%
Manganese 0.003mg 0.36mg 16%
Fats 0.97g 9.69g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 1.681g 11%
Copper 0.01mg 0.105mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Calories 42kcal 266kcal 11%
Carbs 4.99g 33.33g 9%
Fiber 0g 2.3g 9%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.34mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Calcium 125mg 188mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 2.608g 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.83mg 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 17mg 4%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0.42µg 2%
Fructose 0g 1g 1%
Vitamin A 58µg 69µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.195mg 1%
Potassium 150mg 172mg 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Choline 17.7mg 16.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 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 0.027g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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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