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Pizza vs. Milkshake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and milkshake

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber in pizza is higher than in milkshake.
  • Pizza covers your daily selenium needs 32% more than milkshake.
  • Milkshake contains less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of milkshake is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Milk shakes, thick vanilla.

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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 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +2380%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2471.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +765.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg

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
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 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% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +176%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1560%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2519.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3250%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg

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
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.1%
Contains more FatsFats +219.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.8%
Contains more OtherOther +165.9%
Contains more WaterWater +72.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1387.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Milkshake DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 2.3µg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.03mg 30%
Iron 2.48mg 0.1mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.146mg 23%
Folate 93µg 7µg 22%
Sodium 598mg 95mg 22%
Protein 11.39g 3.86g 15%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.014mg 15%
Phosphorus 216mg 115mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.886g 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Fats 9.69g 3.03g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.113g 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.39mg 9%
Calories 266kcal 112kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 7%
Copper 0.105mg 0.051mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin A 69µg 25µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.05mg 5%
Carbs 33.33g 17.75g 5%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0.2µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.52µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 0.875g 4%
Calcium 188mg 146mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.042mg 3%
Magnesium 24mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Cholesterol 17mg 12mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 17.75g N/A
Potassium 172mg 183mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 17.75g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.195mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Choline 16.4mg 14.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.105mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Milkshake
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%
Milkshake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
18%
Milkshake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkshake
Milkshake contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.579g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.