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Pizza vs. Chowder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pizza and Chowder

  • Pizza is richer than Chowder in Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Pizza is 14% higher.
  • Pizza contains 3 times more Fiber than Chowder. Pizza contains 2.3g of Fiber, while Chowder contains 0.9g.
  • Chowder contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand.

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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
9
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Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +221.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +221.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
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Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +344.4%
Contains more Other +142%
Contains more Water +90.2%
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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +267.4%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +344.4%
Contains more Other +142%
Contains more Water +90.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Chowder Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 6.6g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 3.1g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 6.3g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 7.5g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 99kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Chowder
Fiber 2.3g 0.9g Pizza
Calcium 188mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 299mg Chowder
Zinc 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 1150IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 58µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 11mg Chowder
Trans Fat 0.241g Chowder
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.75g Chowder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.27g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.9g Chowder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Chowder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
6%
Chowder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
4%
Chowder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.715g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.