Wheat vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between wheat and pizza
- Wheat is higher than pizza in selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 126% more than pizza.
- Wheat contains 8 times more manganese than pizza. While wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, pizza contains only 0.36mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in wheat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Wheat, durum 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +426.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +736.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +349.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +452.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +294.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +658.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.9% |
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 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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 19.9µg | 126% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.36mg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.105mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 216mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 24mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.08mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 598mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.34mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 3.825mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 4.465g | 18% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 188mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 33.33g | 13% |
| Folate | 43µg | 93µg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 2.48mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Fats | 2.47g | 9.69g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Potassium | 431mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.195mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.681g | 5% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 11.39g | 5% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 266kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.58g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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?
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins