Burger vs. Pizza — What's the Difference?

Patty sandwich.

Baked flatbread.

Portable eating.

Oven-baked.

Fast food staple.

Slice serving.

Customizable meal.

Versatile toppings.

Grilled or fried.

Communal meal.

A flat round cake of minced beef that is fried or grilled and typically served in a bread roll; a hamburger.

Pizza (Italian: [ˈpittsa], Neapolitan: [ˈpittsə]) is an Italian dish consisting of a usually round, flattened base of leavened wheat-based dough topped with tomatoes, cheese, and often various other ingredients (such as anchovies, mushrooms, onions, olives, pineapple, meat, etc.), which is then baked at a high temperature, traditionally in a wood-fired oven. A small pizza is sometimes called a pizzetta.

A sandwich consisting of a bun, a cooked beef patty, and often other ingredients such as cheese, onion slices, lettuce, or condiments. Often used in combination

A baked pie of Italian origin consisting of a shallow breadlike crust covered with toppings such as seasoned tomato sauce, cheese, or sausage.

A similar sandwich with a nonbeef filling. Often used in combination

(uncountable) A baked Italian dish of a thinly rolled bread dough crust typically topped before baking with tomato sauce, cheese, and other ingredients such as meat, vegetables or fruit

(informal) A hamburger.

(countable) A single instance of this dish

A similar sandwich or patty.

Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese

A stereotypical well-off Pakistani aspiring to a westernized lifestyle.

An American.

Pizza is easy to share, customizable with various toppings, and can feed multiple people, making it ideal for gatherings.

Yes, burgers can be made with vegetable patties, such as those made from beans or lentils, to cater to vegetarian preferences.

Burgers are usually grilled or fried, allowing quick cooking and easy customization.

Burgers are typically served with buns made from various types of bread, including sesame, potato, or brioche.

A pizza consists of a dough base topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and other toppings, all baked together.

Yes, choosing lean meats, whole-grain buns, and adding fresh vegetables can make burgers a healthier meal option.

Burgers are commonly served individually and can be customized with a choice of toppings.

A burger typically consists of a meat or vegetable patty placed inside a split bun, often accompanied by various toppings and condiments.

Pizza dough is typically made from flour, water, yeast, and salt, then kneaded and left to rise before baking.

Baking pizza in a high-temperature oven can enhance flavor, creating a crispy crust and well-melted cheese.

Common cheeses for burgers include cheddar, Swiss, and American.

Pizza can vary in healthiness; options with vegetables and lean meats are healthier than those loaded with extra cheese and processed meats.

Burgers are often associated with American culture and fast food, while pizza has roots in Italian cuisine and has become a global staple.

Popular pizza toppings include pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and olives.

Mozzarella is the most popular cheese for pizza, known for its meltability and mild flavor.