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Pizza vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pizza and Muffin

  • Pizza has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Muffin covers your daily need of Vitamin K 27% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza has 4 times more Calcium than Muffin. While Pizza has 188mg of Calcium, Muffin has only 44mg.
  • Muffin has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
8
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +262.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +262.2%
Contains more Copper +75%
Contains more Selenium +142.7%
Contains less Sodium -43.8%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%

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
:
4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.1%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +485.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Water +73%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +59%
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +153.7%
Contains more Water +73%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Fats +65.8%
Contains more Carbs +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
0
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382%
Pizza
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +382%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
Pizza
3
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4
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Starch +65.2%
Contains more Maltose +123.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13905%
Contains more Glucose +57.7%
Contains more Fructose +21%
Contains more Lactose +28.6%
Pizza
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
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +65.2%
Contains more Maltose +123.4%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13905%
Contains more Glucose +57.7%
Contains more Fructose +21%
Contains more Lactose +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 Muffin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 11.39g 4.49g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 33.33g 53g Muffin
Calories 266kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 26.95g 16.31g Pizza
Fructose 1g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 3.58g 31.47g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 44mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.3mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 10mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 146mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 121mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 1.34mg 0.37mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.06mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 19.9µg 8.2µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 73IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 21µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.9mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.168mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.163mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.418mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 48µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.16µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.41mg 0.181mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.224mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.421mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.199mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.115mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.277mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.257mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.128mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 30mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.2g Muffin
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.001g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.621g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.