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Pizza vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pizza and Crouton

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Crouton has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Croutons, plain.

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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
5
:
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Iron +64.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.8%
Contains more Potassium +38.7%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +50.6%
Contains more Iron +64.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.2%
Contains more Copper +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +88.4%

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +41.9%
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more Folate +41.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
:
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +684.9%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.9
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Water +684.9%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.9
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 11.39g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 9.69g 6.6g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 266kcal 407kcal Crouton
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Crouton
Fiber 2.3g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 188mg 76mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 24mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 216mg 115mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 124mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 698mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.89mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.36mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 19.9µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.026mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.41mg 0.337mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.456mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.832mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.278mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.211mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.586mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.514mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.255mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.241g Crouton
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.059g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.273g 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

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Pizza Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.955g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.