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Pizza vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pizza and Fast food?

  • Pizza is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Fast food has 8 times less Vitamin A than Pizza. Pizza has 69µg of Vitamin A, while Fast food has 9µg.
  • Fast food is lower in Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Pizza
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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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% 21% 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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +602%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +111.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +23.9%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.493g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.68g

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +17.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +84.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +162.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +127%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Fast food Opinion
Calories 266kcal 297kcal Fast food
Protein 11.39g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 9.69g 12.01g Fast food
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 29.8g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 31.5g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 33mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 24mg 27mg Fast food
Calcium 188mg 62mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 197mg Fast food
Iron 2.48mg 3.06mg Fast food
Sugar 3.58g 4.88g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.121mg Fast food
Zinc 1.34mg 2.52mg Fast food
Starch 26.95g 22.87g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 134mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 331mg Fast food
Vitamin A 358IU 51IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 9µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.38mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.36mg 0.357mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.317mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 6.7µg 4.9µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 80µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.514g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.493g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.68g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.41mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.139mg 1.13mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.264mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.72mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.355mg 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 1g 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.121g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.009g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.