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Pizza vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pizza and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Pizza is higher in selenium, calcium, and phosphorus; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin K, and manganese.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 39% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 10 times less calcium than pizza. Pizza contains 188mg of calcium, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 19mg.
  • Pizza has less sodium.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index (60) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types 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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.2%
Contains more IronIron +124.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +279.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +754.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.6%

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
98%
Starch: 67.83 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.12 g
Fructose: 0.19 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.98 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +550%
Contains more FructoseFructose +426.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +151.7%
~equal in Maltose ~0.98g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 2.48mg 5.57mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.702mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.487mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.835g 21%
Starch 26.95g 67.83g 17%
Calcium 188mg 19mg 17%
Selenium 19.9µg 10.3µg 17%
Phosphorus 216mg 102mg 16%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 25.4µg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 6.442mg 16%
Sodium 598mg 941mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.09µg 14%
Carbs 33.33g 74.05g 14%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.686mg 14%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.653g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Folate 93µg 134µg 10%
Calories 266kcal 418kcal 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg 8%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.69mg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg 6%
Protein 11.39g 9.46g 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.139mg 4%
Fiber 2.3g 2.8g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 1.986g 2%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 1.15mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fats 9.69g 8.64g 2%
Potassium 172mg 152mg 1%
Fructose 1g 0.19g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 71.25g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.167g N/A
Choline 16.4mg 16.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.812g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.