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Pizza vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pizza and Almond

  • Pizza has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Almond covers your daily Vitamin E needs 165% more than Pizza.
  • Almond contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
Pizza
1
:
9
Almond
Contains more Selenium +385.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +49.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +326.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.8%
Contains more Copper +881.9%
Contains more Manganese +505.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +385.4%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Iron +49.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1025%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.7%
Contains more Potassium +326.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +132.8%
Contains more Copper +881.9%
Contains more Manganese +505.3%

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.
Pizza
7
:
4
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2988%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.618
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2988%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.618

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
:
3
Almond
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Water +878.9%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +415.3%
Contains more Other +22.3%
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Water +878.9%
Contains more Protein +85.7%
Contains more Fats +415.3%
Contains more Other +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
:
3
Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1109.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.4%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1109.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +633.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
6
:
1
Almond
Contains more Starch +3643.1%
Contains more Glucose +358.8%
Contains more Fructose +809.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +2525%
Contains more Galactose +85.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1875%
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
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Starch +3643.1%
Contains more Glucose +358.8%
Contains more Fructose +809.1%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +2525%
Contains more Galactose +85.7%
Contains more Sucrose +1875%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Almond
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Almond Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 9.05g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 21.15g Almond
Fats 9.69g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 33.33g 21.55g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 26.95g 0.72g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.11g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 4.35g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 188mg 269mg Almond
Iron 2.48mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 24mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 216mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 172mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 598mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.34mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.105mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.36mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 19.9µg 4.1µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 2IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.205mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.618mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 93µg 44µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.41mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.139mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.77mg 0.568mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.157mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.72mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.355mg 0.539mg Almond
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.015g Almond
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.802g Almond
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 12.32g Almond
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Almond
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
35%
Pizza
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond
Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.