Pizza vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pizza and chocolate cake
- Pizza has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, selenium, and calcium; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline and copper.
- Pizza covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 21% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has 3 times less folate than pizza. Pizza has 93µg of folate, while chocolate cake has 27µg.
- Chocolate cake contains less sodium.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +213.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.3% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +176.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +244.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +682.9% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
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 Sugar |
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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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 128.4mg | 20% |
| Folate | 93µg | 27µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 1.137mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 106mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 11.9µg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 58mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 60mg | 13% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 5.3g | 12% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 315mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.16µg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.207mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 6.039g | 9% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 15.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 53.4g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 2.761g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 5.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.213mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 172mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.965g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)