White bread vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white bread and pizza different?
- White bread has more iron, vitamin B1, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Pizza covers your daily need for saturated fat, 19% more than white bread.
- White bread contains less saturated fat.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of pizza is 60.
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +45.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +277.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +191% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | -84.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +335.4% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.681g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +37.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +101.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +143% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +59% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 4.465g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 216mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.48mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 3.33g | 9.69g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 3.825mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.85g | 11.39g | 5% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 598mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 1.34mg | 5% |
| Folate | 111µg | 93µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 2.608g | 5% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 33.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 6.7µg | 5% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 26.95g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 188mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 19.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 1.681g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 266kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 16.4mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 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 | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats 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
33%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White bread contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.767g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.