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Tomato vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tomatoes and pizza different?

  • Tomatoes contain less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, calcium, and vitamin B12 than pizza.
  • Pizza covers your daily need for selenium, 36% more than tomatoes.
  • Tomatoes contain less sodium.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of tomatoes is 23.

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
Tomato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3% 21% 10% 20% 4.6% 10% 0.65% 15% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1780%
Contains more IronIron +818.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +688.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
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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 46% 14% 11% 0% 9.3% 4.4% 11% 5.3% 18% 0% 20% 11% 3.7%
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% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +878.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +954.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +926.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +543.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%
Contains more CholineCholine +144.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
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4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +118.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1194.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4745%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +756.8%
Contains more OtherOther +374.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
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20% 22% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8312.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1925.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
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48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +60.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 19.9µg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.39mg 29%
Iron 0.27mg 2.48mg 28%
Phosphorus 24mg 216mg 27%
Sodium 5mg 598mg 26%
Protein 0.88g 11.39g 21%
Folate 15µg 93µg 20%
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 3.825mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.028g 4.465g 20%
Calcium 10mg 188mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Fats 0.2g 9.69g 15%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 1.4mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.195mg 14%
Calories 18kcal 266kcal 12%
Manganese 0.114mg 0.36mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 1.681g 11%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.34mg 11%
Starch 0g 26.95g 11%
Carbs 3.89g 33.33g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 2.608g 6%
Copper 0.059mg 0.105mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin A 42µg 69µg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.83mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 2%
Choline 6.7mg 16.4mg 2%
Potassium 237mg 172mg 2%
Vitamin K 7.9µg 6.7µg 1%
Net carbs 2.69g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 2.63g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.027mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.018mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0.355mg 0%
Fructose 1.37g 1g 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 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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.437g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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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