Pizza vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pizza and dates?
- Pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while dates are higher in fiber.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% higher.
- Dates are lower in sodium.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than dates (42).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Dates, deglet noor 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +382.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +362.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +563.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +281.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +148.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2384.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7144.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8747.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +775% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11820% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2447.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1856% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 3µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.052mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 2mg | 26% |
| Fructose | 1g | 19.56g | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 8g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 62mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 0.032g | 20% |
| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 2.45g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.02mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 1.274mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 39mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 656mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 75.03g | 14% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 0.39g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 12% | |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.206mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.019g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.066mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.165mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 0.036g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.262mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 6.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 282kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 67.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 63.35g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0g | 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?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)