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Pizza vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Calcium than Pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 32% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Syrups, corn, dark 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 Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +570.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1863.6%
Contains more Potassium +290.9%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +98.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
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 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +944.4%
Contains more Iron +570.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1863.6%
Contains more Potassium +290.9%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Copper +98.1%
Contains more Manganese +260%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +96.1%
Contains more Other +505%
Contains more Carbs +132.8%
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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +96.1%
Contains more Other +505%
Contains more Carbs +132.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 11.39g 0g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 266kcal 286kcal Corn syrup
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 77.59g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 18mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.37mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 8mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 11mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 44mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 155mg Corn syrup
Zinc 1.34mg 0.04mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.053mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.1mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 2.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.011mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.009mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.02mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.009mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg 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 0mg Corn syrup
Trans Fat 0.241g Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0g Corn syrup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0g Pizza
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 443mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.465g)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.