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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 for selenium, 29% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pizza is higher.

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.
Pizza
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more IronIron +281.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +332.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +385.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%

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
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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
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 ProteinProtein +325%
Contains more FatsFats +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
Contains more WaterWater +76%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.48g

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 DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 4.1µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.077mg 26%
Phosphorus 216mg 52mg 23%
Iron 2.48mg 0.65mg 23%
Folate 93µg 7µg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.89mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Cholesterol 17mg 68mg 17%
Calcium 188mg 19mg 17%
Protein 11.39g 2.68g 17%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.429g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.737g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.101mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.06mg 10%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.31mg 9%
Carbs 33.33g 11.17g 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Calories 266kcal 143kcal 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.141mg 5%
Vitamin A 69µg 32µg 4%
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Sodium 598mg 529mg 3%
Potassium 172mg 254mg 2%
Magnesium 24mg 15mg 2%
Fats 9.69g 8.2g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.118mg 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 2.48g 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.062mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Potato salad
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
13%
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.