Pizza vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pizza and Cheese different?
- Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
- Cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 72% more than Pizza.
- Pizza has 65 times more Vitamin B3 than Cheese. Pizza has 3.825mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheese has 0.059mg.
- Pizza contains less Saturated Fat.
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cheese, cheddar types were 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1671.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +171.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6383.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +179.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +161.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +978.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +243.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +254.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +250% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +30% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 404kcal |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 33.31g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.03g | 3.09g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 3.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 710mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 3.64mg |
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| Starch | 26.95g |
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 455mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 653mg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 27µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g | 0.917g |
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| Choline | 16.4mg | 16.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 18.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 1.421g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.547mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
33%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.402g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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