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Pizza vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and French fries?

  • Pizza is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this article.

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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
6
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +944.4%
Contains more IronIron +206.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.9%

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
6
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +67.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more OtherOther +30.8%
Contains more FatsFats +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.3%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +221.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza French fries Opinion
Calories 266kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 11.39g 3.43g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 14.73g French fries
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 31.03g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 33.33g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg French fries
Magnesium 24mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 188mg 18mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 579mg French fries
Iron 2.48mg 0.81mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.105mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 1.34mg 0.5mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 125mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.67mg French fries
Manganese 0.36mg 0.247mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 0.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.17mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.039mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.004mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 93µg 30µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.06g French fries
Choline 16.4mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.398g French fries
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.