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Pizza vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pizza and black pepper different?

  • Pizza is higher in selenium; however, black pepper is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin K, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for black pepper is 539% higher.
  • Pizza contains 30 times more sodium than black pepper. While pizza contains 598mg of sodium, black pepper contains only 20mg.
  • Black pepper has a lower glycemic index (32) than pizza (60).

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Spices, pepper, black are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +306.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +612.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +672.7%
Contains more IronIron +291.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3442.5%

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.
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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% 9% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2343.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +197.2%
Contains more WaterWater +246.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.9%
Contains more OtherOther +310.7%
~equal in Protein ~10.39g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
44% 24% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +252.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +900%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +225%
Contains more FructoseFructose +334.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +15.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Black pepper
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Black pepper DV% diff.
Manganese 0.36mg 12.753mg 539%
Copper 0.105mg 1.33mg 136%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 163.7µg 131%
Fiber 2.3g 25.3g 92%
Iron 2.48mg 9.71mg 90%
Magnesium 24mg 171mg 35%
Potassium 172mg 1329mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.399mg 28%
Selenium 19.9µg 4.9µg 27%
Calcium 188mg 443mg 26%
Sodium 598mg 20mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.108mg 24%
Folate 93µg 17µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.143mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.291mg 16%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.392g 14%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 33.33g 63.95g 10%
Fats 9.69g 3.26g 10%
Phosphorus 216mg 158mg 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 69µg 27µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.998g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.739g 5%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Protein 11.39g 10.39g 2%
Choline 16.4mg 11.3mg 1%
Fructose 1g 0.23g 1%
Calories 266kcal 251kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.04mg 1%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.19mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 38.65g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.64g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.366mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.014mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.244mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.096mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.446mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.159mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.152g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Black pepper
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
54%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.073g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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