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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Fast food

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 4 times more Vitamin K than Fast food. Pepperoni Pizza has 19.3µg of Vitamin K, while Fast food has 4.9µg.
  • Fast food is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, hamburger; 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 +135.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Equal in Selenium - 20.3
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 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +135.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +53%
Contains more Iron +43%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +63.6%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Potassium - 197
Equal in Manganese - 0.357
Equal in Selenium - 20.3

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 +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%
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 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Protein +38%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 38.45
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% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Other +66.4%
Contains more Protein +38%
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
Equal in Water - 38.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.835

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +252.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Fructose +513.5%
Equal in Starch - 22.87
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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +252.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +412.5%
Contains more Fructose +513.5%
Equal in Starch - 22.87

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 Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 11.97g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 14.21g 12.01g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 298kcal 297kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 22.87g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 3.2g 4.88g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 62mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 22mg 27mg Fast food
Phosphorus 205mg 134mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 197mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 1.54mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.105mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.361mg 0.357mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 20.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 51IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 9µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.38mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.9µg Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.374mg 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 0.952mg 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.652mg 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.247mg 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.604mg 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.322mg 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 25mg 33mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.514g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.68g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.003g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.121g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pepperoni Pizza Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
54%
Fast food

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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.778g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.