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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McDonald's Cheeseburger and Pepperoni Pizza different?

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, while Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 2 times more Sugar than Pepperoni Pizza. McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 6.22g of Sugar, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 3.2g.

McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust types were used 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 Calcium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 199
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains more Calcium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +24%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.4%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 199
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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 A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.84
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
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 A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.84

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.97
Equal in Carbs - 30.49
Equal in Water - 40.8
Equal in Other - 2.53
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 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 +10.3%
Contains more Fats +20.5%
Equal in Protein - 11.97
Equal in Carbs - 30.49
Equal in Water - 40.8
Equal in Other - 2.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.1%
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +402.5%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Lactose +54.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +139.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 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 Glucose +402.5%
Contains more Fructose +600%
Contains more Lactose +54.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +139.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 26.71g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 12.97g 11.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 27.81g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 263kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 2.59g 0.37g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 167mg 146mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 2.14mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 140mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 200mg 199mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 626mg 692mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.91mg 1.54mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.097mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.23mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 243IU 171IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.254mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 3.84mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.64µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 35mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.647g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.435g 5.271g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

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McDonald's Cheeseburger 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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.