Margherita pizza vs moussaka: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: margherita pizza scores 23/100 and moussaka 24/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Margherita pizza
264 kcal per 100 g. Half a pizza: 285 g
Moussaka
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMoussaka264 vs 158 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMargherita pizza10 vs 6.4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMargherita pizza0.9 vs 3.7 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMoussaka124 vs 243 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMargherita pizza3.6 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Margherita pizza, 100 g | Moussaka, 100 g | Margherita pizza, 285 g | Moussaka, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 158 kcal | 752 kcal | 474 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.4 g | 28 g | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 7.6 g | 101 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 3.7 g | 2.5 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.8 g | 4.8 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 11 g | 25 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 4.8 g | 10 g | 14 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 3.8 mg | 5 mg | 11 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 47 µg | 124 µg | 141 µg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 243 mg | 352 mg | 729 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 0.8 mg | 6.9 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 70 mg | 359 mg | 211 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 18 mg | 53 mg | 53 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 219 mg | 1373 mg | 656 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.