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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Nachos

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Nachos are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 24% more than Nachos.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Nachos. While Pepperoni Pizza has 3.84mg of Vitamin B3, Nachos have only 0.63mg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +131.7%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
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% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +131.7%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Zinc +79.1%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +93%
Contains more Selenium +139.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +81.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.38
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Equal in Water - 37.4
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
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Other +35.3%
Contains more Fats +51.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Equal in Water - 37.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +217.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +22.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +365.7%
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
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +22.5%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +365.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 11.97g 4.32g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 30.49g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 298kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 23.13g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 146mg 63mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 0.75mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 205mg 198mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 692mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.54mg 0.86mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.064mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.187mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 8.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 21IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 5µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.123mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.133mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 0.63mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.07µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 19.3µg
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.042mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.156mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.187mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg 0.521mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg 0.156mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg 0.094mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.229mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg 0.25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg 0.135mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.011g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pepperoni Pizza Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.098g)
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.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.