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, protein, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 11.39g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 4.465g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.96mg | 2.48mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 3.825mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 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% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.175g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 1.34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1.681g | 10% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 33.33g | 9% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.367g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 1.4mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 69µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.83mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 6.7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 16.4mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 1g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5g | 4.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 200kcal | 234kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 417g | 38g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4 | 0.96 | N/A |
| 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 (DPA) | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
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% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 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 | -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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 GlucoseGlucose | +133.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +67% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +185.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
