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Pizza vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pizza and Mexican tea

  • Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need for manganese, 119% more than pizza.
  • Mexican tea has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Epazote, raw.

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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
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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 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +31.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2111.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268%
Contains more CopperCopper +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +760.6%

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
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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 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3351.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1763.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348%
Contains more WaterWater +106.6%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Mexican tea DV% diff.
Manganese 0.36mg 3.098mg 119%
Selenium 19.9µg 0.9µg 35%
Folate 93µg 215µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.028mg 30%
Sodium 598mg 43mg 24%
Magnesium 24mg 121mg 23%
Protein 11.39g 0.33g 22%
Saturated fat 4.465g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.639mg 20%
Phosphorus 216mg 86mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Fats 9.69g 0.52g 14%
Potassium 172mg 633mg 14%
Calories 266kcal 32kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.348mg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 11%
Carbs 33.33g 7.44g 9%
Copper 0.105mg 0.19mg 9%
Calcium 188mg 275mg 9%
Iron 2.48mg 1.88mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 7%
Vitamin A 69µg 3µg 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.152mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.6mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
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 N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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 Mexican tea
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
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea 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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.