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Pizza vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pizza and cassava

  • Pizza has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, cassava is higher in vitamin C.
  • Pizza covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cassava is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cassava, raw.

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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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1075%
Contains more IronIron +818.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.384mg

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 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +336.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +306.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +252.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1371.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +44.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.088mg

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
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +737.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3360.7%
Contains more OtherOther +290.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3377.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3402.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Cassava DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg 35%
Iron 2.48mg 0.27mg 28%
Phosphorus 216mg 27mg 27%
Sodium 598mg 14mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.087mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 20.6mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.074g 20%
Protein 11.39g 1.36g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.854mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 188mg 16mg 17%
Folate 93µg 27µg 17%
Fats 9.69g 0.28g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.048g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.048mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.34mg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg 8%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.075g 6%
Calories 266kcal 160kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 1.9µg 4%
Potassium 172mg 271mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 2%
Carbs 33.33g 38.06g 2%
Choline 16.4mg 23.7mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.088mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 21mg 1%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.384mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 1.7g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.02mg 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 Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.391g)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.