Pizza vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pizza and dulce de Leche
- Pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, and copper, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2 and choline.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for pizza is 31% higher.
- Pizza contains 180 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Pizza contains 0.36mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche contains 0.002mg.
- Dulce de Leche contains less sodium.
- Dulce de Leche 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 Dulce de Leche.
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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 IronIron | +1358.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2525% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +69.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17900% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +637% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +315% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2337.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1721.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +415.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.7% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +107.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +443.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +31.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +50.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.3% |
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Saturated fat
~4.534g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +212.5% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +20785% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +117.9% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +1071.4% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +692.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.016mg | 31% |
Selenium | 19.9µg | 2.7µg | 31% |
Iron | 2.48mg | 0.17mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.21mg | 23% |
Folate | 93µg | 11µg | 21% |
Sodium | 598mg | 129mg | 20% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.835mg | 17% | |
Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.002mg | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.405mg | 16% |
Choline | 16.4mg | 89.1mg | 13% |
Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
Copper | 0.105mg | 0.004mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.375g | 9% |
Protein | 11.39g | 6.84g | 9% |
Carbs | 33.33g | 55.35g | 7% |
Calcium | 188mg | 251mg | 6% |
Potassium | 172mg | 350mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.016mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.31µg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 1.3µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 29mg | 4% |
Fats | 9.69g | 7.35g | 4% |
Phosphorus | 216mg | 193mg | 3% |
Calories | 266kcal | 315kcal | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Fructose | 1g | 0.32g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 2.143g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2.6mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 69µg | 74µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 31.03g | 55.35g | N/A |
Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.58g | 49.74g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.364g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 4.465g | 4.534g | 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 | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.05g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 0.131g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.