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Pizza vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pizza and milk

  • Milk contains less vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, manganese, and copper than pizza.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 31% higher.
  • Milk contains 120 times less manganese than pizza. Pizza contains 0.36mg of manganese, while milk contains 0.003mg.
  • The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
9
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%
Milk
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +8166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +950%
Contains more ZincZinc +219%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +503%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.6%

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
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% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Milk
3
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.185mg
~equal in Choline ~17.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
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
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +238%
Contains more FatsFats +899%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.9%
Contains more OtherOther +222.7%
Contains more WaterWater +108.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
2
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +841.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4702.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
6
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
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1138.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.02mg 31%
Iron 2.48mg 0.03mg 31%
Selenium 19.9µg 3.3µg 30%
Sodium 598mg 44mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.093mg 23%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Phosphorus 216mg 95mg 17%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.633g 17%
Protein 11.39g 3.37g 16%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.003mg 16%
Fats 9.69g 0.97g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.035g 11%
Copper 0.105mg 0.01mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Calories 266kcal 42kcal 11%
Carbs 33.33g 4.99g 9%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.42mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 188mg 125mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.277g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.01mg 5%
Cholesterol 17mg 5mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 11mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.47µg 2%
Fructose 1g 0g 1%
Vitamin A 69µg 58µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.185mg 1%
Potassium 172mg 150mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 4.99g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 5.2g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Choline 16.4mg 17.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.004g 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 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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