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Pizza vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pizza and pastry?

  • Pizza is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while pastry is higher in vitamin K, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 26% higher.
  • Pastry is lower in sodium.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.

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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
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%
Pastry
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.56mg
~equal in Copper ~0.114mg

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
7
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%
Pastry
2
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% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +140.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.398mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.168mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
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
Pastry
2
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56%
Contains more WaterWater +407.9%
Contains more OtherOther +142%
Contains more FatsFats +293.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Pastry
2
27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +728.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Pastry DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 21.597g 47%
Fats 9.69g 38.1g 44%
Saturated fat 4.465g 9.643g 24%
Phosphorus 216mg 60mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.894g 21%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 188mg 10mg 18%
Sodium 598mg 249mg 15%
Calories 266kcal 551kcal 14%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 16.1µg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Protein 11.39g 7.3g 8%
Selenium 19.9µg 24.2µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.283mg 7%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.53mg 7%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.488mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.021mg 5%
Folate 93µg 78µg 4%
Carbs 33.33g 45.1g 4%
Potassium 172mg 61mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Choline 16.4mg 6.4mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.168mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Iron 2.48mg 2.56mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.398mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.114mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.156mg 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 Pastry
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%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.178g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.