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Pizza vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pizza and Sockeye salmon

  • Pizza is higher in Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 169% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza contains 17 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. While Pizza contains 188mg of Calcium, Sockeye salmon contains only 11mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +1609.1%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
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 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +1609.1%
Contains more Iron +376.9%
Contains more Zinc +143.6%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +153.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%

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 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +964.3%
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 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.4%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +6600%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +964.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +74%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Water +56%
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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +74%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +290.3%
Contains more Protein +132.5%
Contains more Water +56%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 0g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 9.69g 5.57g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 0g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 156kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g 0g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 2.3g 0g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 11mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.52mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 216mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 172mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 598mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 1.34mg 0.55mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.076mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.013mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 358IU 193IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 58µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.157mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 93µg 7µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0.1µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.41mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.564mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.139mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.77mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.264mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.72mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.355mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 17mg 61mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.023g Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.969g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.864g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.327g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.019g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pizza Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.496g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.