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Pizza vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pizza and roast beef sandwich

  • Pizza has more vitamin B1, calcium, folate, vitamin A, and manganese; however, roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Roast beef sandwich covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 23% more than pizza.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 35 times less vitamin A than pizza. Pizza has 69µg of vitamin A, while roast beef sandwich has 2µg.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~2.64mg
~equal in Copper ~0.109mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Sodium ~653mg
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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 0% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +139.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.6%
~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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
~equal in Fats ~10.3g
~equal in Other ~2.41g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.762g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +52.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +71.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +50%
~equal in Maltose ~1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.96µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.217mg 14%
Calcium 188mg 55mg 13%
Folate 93µg 51µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.215mg 10%
Protein 11.39g 15.17g 8%
Zinc 1.34mg 2.27mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.287mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.465g 3.399g 5%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.234mg 5%
Starch 26.95g 17.65g 4%
Cholesterol 17mg 30mg 4%
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g 4%
Carbs 33.33g 22.21g 4%
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.343mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2.8µg 3%
Choline 16.4mg 32.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 3.987g 3%
Sodium 598mg 653mg 2%
Phosphorus 216mg 200mg 2%
Iron 2.48mg 2.64mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 224mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fructose 1g 1.5g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.762g 1%
Calories 266kcal 244kcal 1%
Fats 9.69g 10.3g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 3.84g N/A
Copper 0.105mg 0.109mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.389g 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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