McDonald's hamburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between McDonald's hamburger and Pepperoni Pizza
- McDonald's hamburger has more Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Phosphorus 14% more than McDonald's hamburger.
- McDonald's hamburger has 2 times more Sugar than Pepperoni Pizza. While McDonald's hamburger has 6.03g of Sugar, Pepperoni Pizza has only 3.2g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Hamburger and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.
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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.
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Iron
+34.1%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+26.6%
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Selenium
+27.2%
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Calcium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+91.6%
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Manganese
+12.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 199
Equal in Copper - 0.105
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Iron
+34.1%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+26.6%
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Selenium
+27.2%
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Calcium
+15%
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Phosphorus
+91.6%
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Manganese
+12.1%
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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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+18.3%
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Vitamin B12
+29.7%
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Vitamin A
+210.9%
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Vitamin B1
+16.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+18.3%
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Vitamin B12
+29.7%
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Vitamin A
+210.9%
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Vitamin B1
+16.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+40.8%
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Other
+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.97
Equal in Carbs - 30.49
Equal in Water - 40.8
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
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Fats
+40.8%
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Other
+16.1%
Equal in Protein - 11.97
Equal in Carbs - 30.49
Equal in Water - 40.8
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-33.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144%
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.465 g
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Saturated Fat
-33.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+17.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+144%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+425%
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Fructose
+791.9%
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Starch
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+219%
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Galactose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Glucose
+425%
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Fructose
+791.9%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Maltose
+219%
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+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 28.69g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 11.97g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 14.21g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 30.49g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 298kcal |
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| Starch | 23.13g |
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| Fructose | 3.3g | 0.37g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 3.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 2.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 205mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 692mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.105mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.361mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 20.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 171IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 3.84mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.487mg |
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| Leucine | 0.952mg |
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| Lysine | 0.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.247mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg |
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| Valine | 0.604mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 25mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 5.271g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 4.415g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 3.465g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.025g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.357g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger 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 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.