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Pizza vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pizza and Fish sandwich

  • Pizza is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Fish sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Pizza is 15% higher.
  • Pizza contains 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sandwich. Pizza contains 69µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish sandwich contains 6µg.
  • Fish sandwich contains 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.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +408.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +408.1%
Contains more Iron +65.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +173.5%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Sodium - 602
Equal in Selenium - 18

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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Contains more Vitamin A +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +103%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.29
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 Protein +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Protein - 10.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.595
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +272.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.595

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +20.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +47%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +20.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +53.8%
Contains more Fructose +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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 25.69g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 10.29g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 33.33g 26.69g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 257kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.58g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 2.3g 1g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 37mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 1.5mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Fish sandwich
Phosphorus 216mg 116mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 598mg 602mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 0.49mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.075mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.264mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 18µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 87IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 6µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.55mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.21mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.14mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 2.15mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 46µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 6.7µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
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
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.003g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 2.595g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.002g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Pizza
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.