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Pizza vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pizza and ice cream sandwich?

  • Pizza is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B3; however, ice cream sandwich is richer in copper.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 31% more.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 10 times less iron than pizza. Pizza contains 2.48mg of iron, while ice cream sandwich contains 0.26mg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Ice cream sandwich 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
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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +853.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +541.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.381mg

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
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% 23% 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% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +740%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +415.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.661g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 3.1µg 31%
Iron 2.48mg 0.26mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.111mg 23%
Phosphorus 216mg 72mg 21%
Sodium 598mg 129mg 20%
Copper 0.105mg 0.254mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.05µg 15%
Folate 93µg 34µg 15%
Protein 11.39g 4.29g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.566mg 14%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 4.465g 2.317g 10%
Calcium 188mg 86mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.6mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 1.3µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 2.272g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.146mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.028mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.4mg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 115mg 2%
Vitamin A 69µg 86µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fats 9.69g 8.57g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 237kcal 1%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.381mg 1%
Carbs 33.33g 37.14g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 29mg 1%
Cholesterol 17mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 18.57g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 2.661g 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.