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Pizza vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pizza and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Calcium than Pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +281.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.4%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Manganese +256.4%
Contains more Selenium +385.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +12.4%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +889.5%
Contains more Iron +281.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +315.4%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Manganese +256.4%
Contains more Selenium +385.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.7%
Contains less Sodium -11.5%
Contains more Copper +12.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.8%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +128%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +329.8%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +325%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +198.4%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Water +76%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +325%
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +198.4%
Contains more Other +24.1%
Contains more Water +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.48

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 9.87g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 2.68g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 8.2g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 11.17g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 143kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Potato salad
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 19mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.65mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 15mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 52mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 598mg 529mg Potato salad
Zinc 1.34mg 0.31mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.36mg 0.101mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 4.1µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 157IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 32µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.077mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.06mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.89mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 93µg 7µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.41mg 0.116mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.141mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.202mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.171mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.066mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.135mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.172mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.062mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 68mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Potato salad
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 2.48g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.737g Potato salad
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.