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Pizza vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pizza and Lamb

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 89% higher.
  • Lamb contains 16 times less Manganese than Pizza. Pizza contains 0.36mg of Manganese, while Lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
5
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5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +1536.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +232.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1005.9%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Manganese +1536.4%
Contains more Potassium +80.2%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +232.8%
Contains more Copper +13.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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
6
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +507.1%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +507.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +195.1%
Contains more Protein +115.3%
Contains more Fats +116.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Pizza
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +195.1%
Contains more Protein +115.3%
Contains more Fats +116.1%
Contains more Water +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.2%
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 0g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 9.69g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 33.33g 0g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 294kcal Lamb
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g Lamb
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 17mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.88mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 188mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 598mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 1.34mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.105mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.36mg 0.022mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.14mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.1mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 93µg 18µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 6.7µg 4.6µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.41mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.564mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.139mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.77mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.264mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.72mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.355mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 17mg 97mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Lamb
Saturated Fat 4.465g 8.83g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.51g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.365g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 526mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.