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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 for 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
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 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
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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
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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 DV% diff.
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.1mg 24%
Sodium 598mg 49mg 24%
Folate 93µg 23%
Iron 2.48mg 0.7mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.465g 0.55g 18%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg 18%
Phosphorus 216mg 87mg 18%
Calcium 188mg 15mg 17%
Protein 11.39g 2.7g 17%
Manganese 0.36mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 1.54mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.04mg 12%
Copper 0.105mg 12%
Fats 9.69g 2.2g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.102g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 11.2mg 11%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.37mg 9%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Calories 266kcal 123kcal 7%
Potassium 172mg 394mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Carbs 33.33g 25.5g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 1.451g 3%
Fructose 1g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 19mg 1%
Fiber 2.3g 2g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 23.5g N/A
Sugar 3.58g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.241g 0g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 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 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.