Pizza vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pizza and biscuits
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B12, folate, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B3, yet biscuits are higher in vitamin B2 and iron.
- Pizza covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 14% more than biscuits.
- Pizza contains 4 times more vitamin A than biscuits. While pizza contains 358IU of vitamin A, biscuits contain only 82IU.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +68.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.7% |
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Saturated fat
~4.324g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.163g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.08µg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 6.93g | 11% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 16.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.31mg | 9% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 7g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 61µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 164mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.54mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 2.949mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 235mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 44.6g | 4% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 353kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.356mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.378mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 580mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 4.324g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.161mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)