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Pizza vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and potato chips

  • Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B12; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and copper.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 55% more than pizza.
  • Potato chips contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +683.3%
Contains more IronIron +52.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +641.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2121.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +997.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +725%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +229.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.827mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2172.1%
Contains more FatsFats +257.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +58.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +277.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +624%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 12.17g 70%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 9.11mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.66mg 45%
Fats 9.69g 34.6g 38%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 31.1mg 33%
Potassium 172mg 1275mg 32%
Saturated fat 4.465g 10.96g 30%
Sodium 598mg 8mg 26%
Histidine 0.355mg 153mg 22%
Copper 0.105mg 0.306mg 22%
Selenium 19.9µg 8.1µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.167mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 9.84g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Calcium 188mg 24mg 16%
Calories 266kcal 536kcal 14%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 22.1µg 13%
Folate 93µg 45µg 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Iron 2.48mg 1.63mg 11%
Magnesium 24mg 67mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 4.8g 10%
Protein 11.39g 7g 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Phosphorus 216mg 165mg 7%
Carbs 33.33g 52.9g 7%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Choline 16.4mg 37.5mg 4%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.44mg 3%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.09mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.22g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.197mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.827mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.392mg 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 Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.495g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.