Pizza vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pizza and flour
- Pizza has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, flour is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Flour covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 33% more than pizza.
- Flour contains less sodium.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1153.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +888.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +262.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +426.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2897.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +307% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
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 price |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.785mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 4.64mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 2mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 33.9µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.494mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 183µg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 0.155g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 108mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 76.31g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.682mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 5.904mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 0.98g | 13% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 0.413g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 0.087g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.06mg | 5% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 364kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.144mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.044mg | 3% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 10.33g | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.7g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 10.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0.23mg | 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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