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Pizza vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pizza and poppy seed

  • Pizza has less manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for manganese is 276% more.
  • Pizza has 23 times more sodium than poppy seed. Pizza has 598mg of sodium, while poppy seed has 26mg.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1345.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +318%
Contains more IronIron +293.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1449.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +489.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1763.1%

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
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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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +326.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +625.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.9%
Contains more FatsFats +328.9%
Contains more OtherOther +163.2%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1599.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.517g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
78% 12% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +110.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +244.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1065%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.36mg 6.707mg 276%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 28.569g 179%
Copper 0.105mg 1.627mg 169%
Calcium 188mg 1438mg 125%
Phosphorus 216mg 870mg 93%
Iron 2.48mg 9.76mg 91%
Magnesium 24mg 347mg 77%
Fiber 2.3g 19.5g 69%
Zinc 1.34mg 7.9mg 60%
Fats 9.69g 41.56g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.854mg 39%
Sodium 598mg 26mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.896mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Potassium 172mg 719mg 16%
Protein 11.39g 17.99g 13%
Calories 266kcal 525kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.247mg 13%
Selenium 19.9µg 13.5µg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 5.982g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.77mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Folate 93µg 82µg 3%
Carbs 33.33g 28.13g 2%
Fructose 1g 0.29g 1%
Choline 16.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1mg 0%
Net carbs 31.03g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 2.99g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 4.465g 4.517g 0%
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.471mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.273g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/nutrients

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

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