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Pizza vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pizza and chicken sandwich

  • Pizza has more vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B12, folate, and iron, while chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 24% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 3 times less calcium than pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of calcium, while chicken sandwich contains 58mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken sandwich is lower.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.1%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +223.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +115.2%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +63.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +43.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +475%
~equal in Glucose ~0.79g
~equal in Fructose ~0.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 7.72mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.383mg 23%
Calcium 188mg 58mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.23mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.13µg 12%
Folate 93µg 47µg 12%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 2.41mg 11%
Saturated fat 4.465g 2.123g 11%
Protein 11.39g 16.28g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.177g 10%
Iron 2.48mg 1.77mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.3mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 3µg 7%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.61mg 7%
Sodium 598mg 753mg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg 6%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.219mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 4.481g 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.067mg 4%
Carbs 33.33g 20.89g 4%
Phosphorus 216mg 185mg 4%
Starch 26.95g 16.5g 4%
Fiber 2.3g 1.4g 4%
Choline 16.4mg 35.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 8.5µg 2%
Fats 9.69g 11.19g 2%
Potassium 172mg 245mg 2%
Calories 266kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 19.49g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 3.64g N/A
Selenium 19.9µg 19.9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.03g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Fructose 1g 0.97g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

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

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