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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 19% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 8 times more Vitamin K than Chicken Quesadilla. While Pepperoni Pizza has 19.3µg of Vitamin K, Chicken Quesadilla has only 2.4µg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 +20.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Sodium - 745
Equal in Zinc - 1.42
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
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 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +20.9%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.7%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.7%
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Sodium - 745
Equal in Zinc - 1.42
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
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 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +169%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Equal in Water - 42.62
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
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Other +20.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Equal in Water - 42.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +35.3%
Contains more Maltose +367.4%
Contains more Lactose +51.4%
Contains more Galactose +14.3%
Equal in Glucose - 0.43
Equal in Fructose - 0.4
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
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 17.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 0.53 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0.08 g
Contains more Starch +35.3%
Contains more Maltose +367.4%
Contains more Lactose +51.4%
Contains more Galactose +14.3%
Equal in Glucose - 0.43
Equal in Fructose - 0.4

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 Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 22.34g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 14.21g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 30.49g 24.04g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 294kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 17.1g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 3.2g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 2.14mg 1.77mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 205mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 199mg 183mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 745mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 1.42mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.076mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.266mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 171IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.29mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.2mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.19µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg 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 25mg 37mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.322g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 6.154g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 3.765g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.007g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Quesadilla
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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.883g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients
  2. Chicken Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/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.