Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pizza vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between pizza and fish sandwiches

  • Pizza is richer in calcium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, folate, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A, yet fish sandwiches are richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for pizza is 15% higher.
  • Pizza contains 12 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. Pizza contains 69µg of vitamin A, while fish sandwiches contain 6µg.
  • Fish sandwiches contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

Infographic

Pizza vs Fish sandwich infographic
Infographic link

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
6
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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +408.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Sodium ~602mg
~equal in Selenium ~18µg

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
7
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
~equal in Protein ~10.29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
1
51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +272.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.595g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
5
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +20.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +53.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +47%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 6.257g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.21mg 15%
Calcium 188mg 37mg 15%
Phosphorus 216mg 116mg 14%
Iron 2.48mg 1.5mg 12%
Folate 93µg 46µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.68µg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Saturated fat 4.465g 1.949g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.15mg 10%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.49mg 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 6µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 13.6µg 6%
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.264mg 4%
Fats 9.69g 12.45g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.14mg 4%
Copper 0.105mg 0.075mg 3%
Selenium 19.9µg 18µg 3%
Protein 11.39g 10.29g 2%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.55mg 2%
Choline 16.4mg 28.9mg 2%
Carbs 33.33g 26.69g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 1g 1.47g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg 1%
Potassium 172mg 206mg 1%
Calories 266kcal 257kcal 0%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.8mg 0%
Net carbs 31.03g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 3.53g N/A
Sodium 598mg 602mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g 0.08g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 2.595g 0%
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 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Fish sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.