Yogurt vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yogurt and pizza
- Yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, yet pizza is higher in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Pizza covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 31% more than yogurt.
- Yogurt contains 2 times more vitamin B12 than pizza. While yogurt contains 0.75µg of vitamin B12, pizza contains only 0.42µg.
- The amount of sodium in yogurt is lower.
- The glycemic index of yogurt is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 | -94% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3442.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +517.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +105.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +8200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1595.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1738.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2384.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +825.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +236.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4820.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13908.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +504.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +438.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.39mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.07mg | 2.48mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 598mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 3.825mg | 23% |
| Folate | 7µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.117g | 4.465g | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 19.9µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.36mg | 15% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 9.69g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0.42µg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 216mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.012g | 1.681g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Calories | 59kcal | 266kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.105mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 3.6g | 33.33g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 188mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.34mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.7µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.195mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.19g | 11.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.6g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.24g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 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 | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | 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 | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins