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Pizza vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pizza and Veggie burger?

  • Pizza is richer in Vitamin A, while Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Veggie burger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 188% higher.
  • Veggie burger has 69 times less Vitamin A than Pizza. Pizza has 69µg of Vitamin A, while Veggie burger has 1µg.
  • Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.41mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.26mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg
~equal in Sodium ~569mg

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 15% 0.96% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2137.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +579.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +378.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.753mg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more WaterWater +41.8%
~equal in Other ~2.52g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
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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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +366.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +669.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +600%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +210%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Veggie burger Opinion
Calories 266kcal 177kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 15.7g Veggie burger
Fats 9.69g 6.3g Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 4.5mg Veggie burger
Net carbs 31.03g 9.37g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 14.27g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 5mg Veggie burger
Magnesium 24mg 56mg Veggie burger
Calcium 188mg 136mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 333mg Veggie burger
Iron 2.48mg 2.41mg Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 1.07g Veggie burger
Fiber 2.3g 4.9g Veggie burger
Copper 0.105mg 0.2mg Veggie burger
Zinc 1.34mg 1.26mg Pizza
Starch 26.95g 5.78g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 206mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 569mg Veggie burger
Vitamin A 358IU 16IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg 1µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.23mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.951mg Veggie burger
Selenium 19.9µg 22.6µg Veggie burger
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 2.651mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.244mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.753mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.289mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.303mg Veggie burger
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 2.01µg Veggie burger
Vitamin K 6.7µg 4.2µg Pizza
Folate 93µg 124µg Veggie burger
Trans Fat 0.241g Veggie burger
Choline 16.4mg 19.4mg Veggie burger
Saturated Fat 4.465g 1.44g Veggie burger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 1.778g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 2.023g Veggie burger
Tryptophan 0.162mg Veggie burger
Threonine 0.41mg 0.605mg Veggie burger
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.78mg Veggie burger
Leucine 1.139mg 1.399mg Veggie burger
Lysine 0.77mg 1.004mg Veggie burger
Methionine 0.264mg 0.291mg Veggie burger
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.885mg Veggie burger
Valine 0.72mg 0.89mg Veggie burger
Histidine 0.355mg 0.465mg Veggie burger
Fructose 1g 0.13g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.081g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.