Pizza vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pizza and Cheeseburger different?
- Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
- Cheeseburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 14% more than Pizza.
- Pizza has 2 times more Calcium than Cheeseburger. Pizza has 188mg of Calcium, while Cheeseburger has 119mg.
- Pizza contains less Saturated Fat.
Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +59.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.2% |
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:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.9% |
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
6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +107.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.658g
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:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +35.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +128.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +125.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +94% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +71.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 308kcal |
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| Protein | 11.39g | 16.51g |
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| Fats | 9.69g | 14.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.03g | 26.03g |
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| Carbs | 33.33g | 28.03g |
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| Cholesterol | 17mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 188mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 172mg | 196mg |
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| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.71mg |
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| Sugar | 3.58g | 4.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 1.34mg | 2.49mg |
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| Starch | 26.95g | 19.87g |
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 161mg |
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| Sodium | 598mg | 515mg |
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| Vitamin A | 358IU | 254IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.363mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 5.217mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.228mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.76µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 4.2µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 70µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.241g | 0.57g |
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| Choline | 16.4mg | 28.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.465g | 6.473g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.608g | 5.413g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 1.658g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.155mg |
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| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.571mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.755mg |
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| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.784mg |
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| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.377mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.755mg |
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| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.881mg |
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| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.445mg |
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| Fructose | 1g | 1.94g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 1.322g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.