Spaghetti vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and pizza
- The amount of vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 in pizza is higher than in spaghetti.
- Pizza covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 31% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2585.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +290.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +396% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +272.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +856.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +941.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +764.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~33.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1890.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +415.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +122.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1850% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3233.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +162.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~26.95g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.39mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 598mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.48mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 216mg | 23% |
| Folate | 7µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.825mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 4.465g | 19% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.195mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 9.69g | 13% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 19.9µg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 11.39g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 1.681g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.34mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.7µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 266kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 16.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 1g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 33.33g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Starch | 26.01g | 26.95g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.175g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 597mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins