Pizza vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pizza and tuna salad?
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, calcium, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, tuna salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Tuna salad's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Tuna salad contains 13 times less vitamin B1 than pizza. Pizza contains 0.39mg of vitamin B1, while tuna salad contains 0.031mg.
- Tuna salad has less saturated fat.
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fish, tuna salad types in this article.
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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 | +26.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1005.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +148% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +139.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +800% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +38.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107% |
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 | +187.5% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1158.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.7% |
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:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +13.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +46.3% |
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Fats
~9.26g
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
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.2% |
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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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 19.9µg | 41.2µg | 39% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 1.2µg | 33% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.031mg | 30% |
Folate | 93µg | 8µg | 21% |
Iron | 2.48mg | 1mg | 19% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 6.7mg | 18% |
Calcium | 188mg | 17mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.122g | 16% |
Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
Saturated fat | 4.465g | 1.544g | 13% |
Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.07mg | 10% |
Protein | 11.39g | 16.04g | 9% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
Sodium | 598mg | 402mg | 9% |
Carbs | 33.33g | 9.41g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.26mg | 5% | |
Phosphorus | 216mg | 178mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 69µg | 24µg | 5% |
Calories | 266kcal | 187kcal | 4% |
Copper | 0.105mg | 0.145mg | 4% |
Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 24mg | 19mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 17mg | 13mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2.2mg | 1% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Fats | 9.69g | 9.26g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 2.887g | 1% |
Net carbs | 31.03g | 9.41g | N/A |
Potassium | 172mg | 178mg | 0% |
Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.18mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.139mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.77mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.72mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.055g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 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%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%

49%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.