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Pizza vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pizza and artichoke?

  • Pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, and calcium, while artichoke is higher in copper.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Artichoke is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than artichoke (32).

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw 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.
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 43% 13% 33% 48% 77% 13% 39% 12% 33% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +93.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9850%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%

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 39% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 18% 15% 20% 20% 27% 0% 37% 51% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +735.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 11% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6360%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.1%
Contains more OtherOther +114.2%
Contains more WaterWater +96.8%

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
34% 5% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52060%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2526.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Artichoke DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 0.2µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.072mg 27%
Sodium 598mg 94mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.036g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Phosphorus 216mg 90mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.046mg 17%
Protein 11.39g 3.27g 16%
Fats 9.69g 0.15g 15%
Iron 2.48mg 1.28mg 15%
Calcium 188mg 44mg 14%
Copper 0.105mg 0.231mg 14%
Fiber 2.3g 5.4g 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Calories 266kcal 47kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.064g 11%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11.7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.066mg 10%
Magnesium 24mg 60mg 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.49mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg 8%
Carbs 33.33g 10.51g 8%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 14.8µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.005g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 7%
Folate 93µg 68µg 6%
Potassium 172mg 370mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.256mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.19mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 34.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.116mg 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 5.11g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g 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 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.