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Pizza vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Potato wedges different?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pizza is 24% higher.
  • Potato wedges have less Sodium.

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1153.3%
Contains more IronIron +254.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +148.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%

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% 21% 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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +321.9%
Contains more FatsFats +340.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +86.2%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1548%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 266kcal 123kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 2.7g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 2.2g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 31.03g 23.5g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 25.5g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 15mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 2.48mg 0.7mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 2.3g 2g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.37mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 87mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.1mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.04mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.54mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.451g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.102g Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.915g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.