Pizza vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pizza and cream cheese?
- Pizza is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, phosphorus, and manganese, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 79% higher.
- Cream cheese has 42 times less vitamin B3 than pizza. Pizza has 3.825mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese has 0.091mg.
- Pizza is lower in saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than cream cheese (0).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cheese, cream 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2154.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +483.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +168% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +101.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3172.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1595.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4103.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +219% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +503.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +255.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +241.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7600% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +795.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 20.213g | 72% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 34.44g | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.023mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.11mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 101mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 308µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.091mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.6µg | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 9µg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 107mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 8.907g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.011mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 314mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 0.35g | 11% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 6.15g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.517mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.018mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 5.52g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.22µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.1µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 350kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 27.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.056mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 132mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 1.483g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 0.807g | 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
33%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.