Pizza vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pizza and gingerbread
- Pizza is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B3, and calcium, yet gingerbread is higher in manganese, magnesium, and copper.
- Pizza covers your daily phosphorus needs 23% more than gingerbread.
- Pizza contains 7 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. While pizza contains 0.42µg of vitamin B12, gingerbread contains only 0.06µg.
- The amount of sodium in gingerbread is lower.
- The glycemic index of pizza is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +164.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +155.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.7% |
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 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +181.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.5% |
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:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.6% |
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Other
~2.5g
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
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.122g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 216mg | 54mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.216g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.19mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Folate | 93µg | 33µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.06µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.683mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 1.738mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 71mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 327mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 70mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 7.124g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Fats | 9.69g | 16.4g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.39mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 439mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 16.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 356kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.88mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 49.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.162mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 4.122g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.343g)
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.