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Pizza vs. Wendy's hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pizza and Wendy's hamburger different?

  • Pizza has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Wendy's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Wendy's hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 43% more than Pizza.
  • Pizza has 6 times more Calcium than Wendy's hamburger. Pizza has 188mg of Calcium, while Wendy's hamburger has 34mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium.

Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese types were used 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.
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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 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +10.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
~equal in Selenium ~18.2µg

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.
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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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +34.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.205mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +57.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
~equal in Fats ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.55g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +133.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +377.3%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +46.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +32%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Wendy's hamburger
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Wendy's hamburger Opinion
Calories 266kcal 213kcal Pizza
Protein 11.39g 12.63g Wendy's hamburger
Fats 9.69g 10.6g Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.5mg Pizza
Net carbs 31.03g 15.52g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 16.82g Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 35mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Pizza
Calcium 188mg 34mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 195mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.48mg 2.73mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 3.58g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 2.3g 1.3g Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.139mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 1.34mg 2.47mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 26.95g 11.52g Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 103mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 395mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.187mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 18.2µg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.275mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.205mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.225mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.114mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 1.45µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 6.7µg 9µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 16.4mg Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 3.689g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 4.077g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 1.55g Pizza
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.41mg 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.459mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.827mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.769mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.24mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.461mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.524mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.301mg Pizza
Fructose 1g 1.32g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
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 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 Wendy's hamburger
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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
48%
Wendy's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.