Margherita pizza vs cheese pide: which is healthier?
Margherita pizza is more nutrient-dense, scoring 23/100 against 17/100 for cheese pide. 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
Higher scoreCheese pide
316 kcal per 100 g. 1 pide: 225 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMargherita pizza264 vs 316 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCheese pide10 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.9 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMargherita pizza124 vs 85 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMargherita pizza3.6 vs 7.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Margherita pizza, 100 g | Cheese pide, 100 g | Margherita pizza, 285 g | Cheese pide, 225 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 316 kcal | 752 kcal | 711 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 14 g | 28 g | 31 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 33 g | 101 g | 75 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 0.5 g | 2.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.3 g | 4.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 14 g | 25 g | 31 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 7.4 g | 10 g | 17 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 0 mg | 5 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 97 µg | 124 µg | 219 µg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 85 mg | 352 mg | 192 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 2.1 mg | 6.9 mg | 4.8 mg |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 203 mg | 359 mg | 458 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 20 mg | 53 mg | 44 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 549 mg | 1373 mg | 1235 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.