Pizza vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pizza and tomato sauce?
- Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium than tomato sauce.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
- Tomato sauce is lower in saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than tomato sauce (31).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1242.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +509.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +286% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +139.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +73.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +849.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +527.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5827.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1289.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +185.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +133.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +67% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 0.6µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.024mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 27mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 11mg | 26% |
| Folate | 93µg | 9µg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 0.041g | 20% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 1.2g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 0.96mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 0.991mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 14mg | 17% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 0.3g | 14% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 24kcal | 12% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.113mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.121g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.065mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 5.31g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 0.044g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 22µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 1.44mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 297mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1.67g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 9.9mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.115mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)