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Burger King Whopper vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Burger King Whopper and Pepperoni Pizza?

  • Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc, yet Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Burger King Whopper has 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni Pizza. While Burger King Whopper has 2.83mg of Zinc, Pepperoni Pizza has only 1.54mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

We used BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Calcium +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Copper +707.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Contains more Calcium +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Copper +707.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 16% 0% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 33% 0% 80% 49%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more Water +38.3%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.415
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.465
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.415
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.465

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +367.6%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
Contains more Starch +71%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +200%
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +367.6%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
Contains more Starch +71%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burger King Whopper Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 16.75g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 10.74g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 12.84g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 18.55g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 233kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 13.53g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 1.73g 0.37g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 4.22g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 39mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 4.37mg 2.14mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 90mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 169mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 313mg 692mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 2.83mg 1.54mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.013mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.18mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 18.2µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.5µg 19.3µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.374mg
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.762mg 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.593mg 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.208mg 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.416mg 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.253mg 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 30mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.507g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.25g 5.271g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.685g 4.415g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Burger King Whopper Pepperoni Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Burger King Whopper
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.