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Pizza vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and almonds

  • Pizza has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 165% more than pizza.
  • Almonds contain less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +385.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +326.2%
Contains more IronIron +49.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +881.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2988%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +483.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.618mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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 CarbsCarbs +54.7%
Contains more WaterWater +878.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +415.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1109.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +633.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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 StarchStarch +3643.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +358.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +809.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2525%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +85.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +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 Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.83mg 25.63mg 165%
Copper 0.105mg 1.031mg 103%
Manganese 0.36mg 2.179mg 79%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 1.138mg 73%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 31.551g 72%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 12.329g 71%
Fats 9.69g 49.93g 62%
Magnesium 24mg 270mg 59%
Fiber 2.3g 12.5g 41%
Phosphorus 216mg 481mg 38%
Selenium 19.9µg 4.1µg 29%
Sodium 598mg 1mg 26%
Protein 11.39g 21.15g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Potassium 172mg 733mg 17%
Zinc 1.34mg 3.12mg 16%
Calories 266kcal 579kcal 16%
Iron 2.48mg 3.71mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.205mg 15%
Folate 93µg 44µg 12%
Starch 26.95g 0.72g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 188mg 269mg 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Choline 16.4mg 52.1mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.137mg 4%
Carbs 33.33g 21.55g 4%
Saturated fat 4.465g 3.802g 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.618mg 1%
Fructose 1g 0.11g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 4.35g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.539mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Almonds
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
33%
Pizza
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
142%
Almonds

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - 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.

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