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Pizza vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pizza and curry powder

  • Curry powder is richer than pizza in manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin E, copper, vitamin K, magnesium, selenium, calcium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 345% higher.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Spices, curry powder.

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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
0
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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +962.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.2%
Contains more IronIron +670.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1042.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2205.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.5%

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
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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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2941%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1389.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +291.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg

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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +390.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.5%
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +67.5%
Contains more OtherOther +192.1%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +236.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +26.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +210%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +61.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.36mg 8.3mg 345%
Iron 2.48mg 19.1mg 208%
Fiber 2.3g 53.2g 204%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 25.24mg 163%
Copper 0.105mg 1.2mg 122%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 99.8µg 78%
Magnesium 24mg 255mg 55%
Selenium 19.9µg 40.3µg 37%
Calcium 188mg 525mg 34%
Zinc 1.34mg 4.7mg 31%
Potassium 172mg 1170mg 29%
Sodium 598mg 52mg 24%
Phosphorus 216mg 367mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.176mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 8.782g 15%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.648g 13%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.056g 9%
Folate 93µg 56µg 9%
Choline 16.4mg 64.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg 8%
Carbs 33.33g 55.83g 8%
Fats 9.69g 14.01g 7%
Protein 11.39g 14.29g 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.26mg 4%
Calories 266kcal 325kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.105mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.2mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 1g 0.79g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.255g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Curry powder
Curry powder contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.