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Pizza vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pizza and Seaweed

  • Pizza is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, yet Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 49% higher.
  • Seaweed contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +414.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61%
~equal in Zinc ~1.23mg

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% 21% 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 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +713.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +885.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +578%
Contains more FatsFats +1630.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +248.3%
Contains more WaterWater +89%
Contains more OtherOther +173.1%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2561.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3476.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Seaweed
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Seaweed Opinion
Calories 266kcal 43kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 1.68g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0.56g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3mg Seaweed
Net carbs 31.03g 8.27g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 9.57g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Seaweed
Magnesium 24mg 121mg Seaweed
Calcium 188mg 168mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 89mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Sugar 3.58g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.34mg 1.23mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 42mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 233mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 358IU 116IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 6µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.36mg 0.2mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 0.7µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.05mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.15mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.47mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.002mg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 66µg Seaweed
Folate 93µg 180µg Seaweed
Trans Fat 0.241g 0g Seaweed
Choline 16.4mg 12.8mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.247g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0.098g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.047g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.41mg 0.055mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.076mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.083mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.082mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.025mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.043mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.072mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.024mg Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.