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

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How are Pepperoni Pizza and McDonald's Quarter Pounder different?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Calcium, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 27% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 2 times more Manganese than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. While Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.361mg of Manganese, McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains only 0.199mg.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has less Sodium.

PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER are the varieties 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 +73.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +74.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.107
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 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Contains more Calcium +73.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +81.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.3%
Contains more Zinc +74.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Copper - 0.107

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 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
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% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%
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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Fats +23%
Contains more Carbs +37.5%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1124.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.202
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1124.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.202

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +400%
Contains more Maltose +175.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +377.5%
Contains more Fructose +494.6%
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
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +400%
Contains more Maltose +175.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +377.5%
Contains more Fructose +494.6%

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 McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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 Pepperoni Pizza McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 20.57g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 14.21g 11.55g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 22.17g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 244kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 3.2g 5.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Phosphorus 205mg 124mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 692mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 1.54mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.105mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.361mg 0.199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 56IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.183mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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 25mg 39mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.724g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 4.008g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.202g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 0.283g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pepperoni Pizza McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.