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Pizza vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pizza and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • Pizza has 5 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Pizza has 1.681g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.355g.
  • Pizza is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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
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 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.35mg
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg
~equal in Sodium ~626mg

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
8
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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.026mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
1
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.9%
Contains more FatsFats +21.7%
~equal in Water ~45g
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
1
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.435g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
3
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +25%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +20%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +157.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +159%
Contains more LactoseLactose +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 266kcal 263kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 9.69g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.6mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 26.71g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 27.81g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 167mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.48mg 2.35mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 6.22g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 140mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 626mg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 243IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.23mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.223mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 59µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.647g Pizza
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 4.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.355g Pizza
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 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.