Pizza vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pizza and ground beef
- Pizza is richer in vitamin B1, folate, calcium, and manganese, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and choline.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 86% higher.
- Pizza contains 40 times more manganese than ground beef. Pizza contains 0.36mg of manganese, while ground beef contains 0.009mg.
- Ground beef contains less sodium.
- Ground beef 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 Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +469.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +335.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +664.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +131% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +492.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +346.3% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.2% |
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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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 2.49µg | 86% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 5.84mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.051mg | 28% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 23.87g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 88mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 73mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.311mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 33mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 7.322g | 12% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 0g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 15.37g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.408g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 6.073g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.079mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.9µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.171mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 241kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 19.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 4.026mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.775mg | 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 | 0.008g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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