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Pizza vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pizza and coleslaw?

  • Pizza is richer in vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium, while coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% higher.
  • Coleslaw has 42 times less vitamin B12 than pizza. Pizza has 0.42µg of vitamin B12, while coleslaw has 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw is lower in sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than coleslaw (39).

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, coleslaw 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.
Pizza
9
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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +1027.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +857.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +980%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +252.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.1%

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
8
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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +875%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1756.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4100%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +958.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1098.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.6%
Contains more WaterWater +70.1%
~equal in Fats ~9.91g

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.671g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +44.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4380%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +116.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +44%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 6.7µg 70.9µg 54%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.026mg 30%
Phosphorus 216mg 20mg 28%
Iron 2.48mg 0.22mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.348g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.206mg 23%
Folate 93µg 23%
Protein 11.39g 0.95g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.01µg 17%
Sodium 598mg 203mg 17%
Calcium 188mg 30mg 16%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 14.6mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.599g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.02mg 13%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.102mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.14mg 11%
Copper 0.105mg 0.015mg 10%
Calories 266kcal 153kcal 6%
Carbs 33.33g 14.89g 6%
Vitamin A 69µg 28µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 5%
Magnesium 24mg 8mg 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 4mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.112mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.54mg 2%
Fiber 2.3g 1.9g 2%
Fructose 1g 1.44g 1%
Potassium 172mg 129mg 1%
Fats 9.69g 9.91g 0%
Net carbs 31.03g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 12.19g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0.037g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 2.671g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.