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Tomato sauce vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tomato sauce and pizza?

  • Pizza has more selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium than tomato sauce.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Tomato sauce is lower in sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index (60) than tomato sauce (31).

We used Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.9%
Contains more IronIron +158.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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.
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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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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% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +139.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
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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
Contains more WaterWater +111.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +849.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +527.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
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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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5827.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1289.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +133.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +67%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +185.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato sauce Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.39mg 31%
Phosphorus 27mg 216mg 27%
Sodium 11mg 598mg 26%
Folate 9µg 93µg 21%
Saturated fat 0.041g 4.465g 20%
Protein 1.2g 11.39g 20%
Iron 0.96mg 2.48mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.825mg 18%
Calcium 14mg 188mg 17%
Fats 0.3g 9.69g 14%
Calories 24kcal 266kcal 12%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Manganese 0.113mg 0.36mg 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.34mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 1.681g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.195mg 10%
Carbs 5.31g 33.33g 9%
Vitamin C 7mg 1.4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 2.608g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin A 22µg 69µg 5%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 0.83mg 4%
Potassium 297mg 172mg 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 6.7µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 24mg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 1g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.08mg 1%
Choline 9.9mg 16.4mg 1%
Copper 0.115mg 0.105mg 1%
Net carbs 3.81g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce Pizza
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
12%
Tomato sauce
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.424g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/nutrients
  2. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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