USDA-derived comparison

Oats (porridge, dry) vs Pizza (cheese)

Oats (porridge, dry) leads for Phosphorus, Vitamin B1 and Iron; Pizza (cheese) answers with Folate, Calcium and Vitamin B3.

Who each is for: Choose oats (porridge, dry) for phosphorus and vitamin B1. Choose pizza (cheese) for folate and calcium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Oats (porridge, dry)

Typical serving: 40 g (40g)

24/100

More phosphorusMore vitamin B1More ironMore magnesium
Full Oats (porridge, dry) page

Pizza (cheese)

Typical serving: 2 slices (214g)

18/100

More folateMore calciumMore vitamin B3More vitamin B2
Full Pizza (cheese) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientOats (porridge, dry)Pizza (cheese)
Calories379 kcal266 kcal
Protein13 g11 g
Carbs68 g33 g
Fat7 g10 g
Fiber10 g2 g
Sat fat1 g5 g
Sodium6 mg598 mg
Potassium362 mg172 mg
Calcium52 mg188 mg
Iron4.3 mg2.5 mg
Magnesium138 mg20 mg
Zinc3.6 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin C0 mg1 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0.2 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0.3 µg
Folate32 µg90 µg

Servings differ: 40 g of oats (porridge, dry) is about 40g, 2 slices of pizza (cheese) about 214g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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