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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Cheeseburger

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, yet Cheeseburger is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Pepperoni Pizza is 13% higher.

Food types used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.7%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Selenium - 19.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Contains more Iron +26.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +61.7%
Equal in Potassium - 196
Equal in Copper - 0.111
Equal in Selenium - 19.6

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 E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.293

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Water - 38.63
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more Other +19.9%
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Equal in Fats - 14.72
Equal in Carbs - 28.03
Equal in Water - 38.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +16.4%
Contains more Maltose +337%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +424.3%
Contains more Lactose +105.7%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +16.4%
Contains more Maltose +337%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +340%
Contains more Fructose +424.3%
Contains more Lactose +105.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 26.03g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 16.51g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.21g 14.72g Cheeseburger
Carbs 30.49g 28.03g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 308kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 23.13g 19.87g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 3.2g 4.88g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 2g Cheeseburger
Calcium 146mg 119mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 2.71mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 22mg 26mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 205mg 161mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 196mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 515mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.54mg 2.49mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.105mg 0.111mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.361mg 0.316mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 19.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 254IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 50µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.52mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.293mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.363mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 5.217mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.228mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.76µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.2µg Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.374mg 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 0.952mg 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.652mg 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.247mg 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.604mg 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.322mg 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 25mg 43mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.57g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 6.473g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 5.413g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.658g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.004g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.125g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Cheeseburger
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
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
44%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients
  2. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.