Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pizza vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between Pizza and Pastry?

  • Pizza is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, 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.

Infographic

Pizza vs Pastry infographic
Infographic link

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
:
5
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +1780%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +182%
Contains more Zinc +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Copper - 0.114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1780%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +182%
Contains more Zinc +152.8%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Manganese +35.6%
Contains more Selenium +21.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
Equal in Copper - 0.114

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
:
5
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +35700%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +35700%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +281%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +140.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
:
2
Pastry
Contains more Protein +56%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +142%
Contains more Fats +293.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
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
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 Protein +56%
Contains more Water +407.9%
Contains more Other +142%
Contains more Fats +293.2%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
1
:
2
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.1%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +728.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 11.39g 7.3g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 33.33g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 266kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 10mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 60mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 61mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 1.34mg 0.53mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.36mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 19.9µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 358IU 1IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.54mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.021mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 78µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.41mg 0.196mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.272mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.508mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.142mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.129mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.362mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.308mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.156mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.241g Pastry
Saturated Fat 4.465g 9.643g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
30%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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.