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Roast beef sandwich vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Roast beef sandwich and Pepperoni Pizza?

  • Roast beef sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Vitamin K, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 14% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pepperoni Pizza. Roast beef sandwich has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Pepperoni Pizza has 0.14mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust types in this comparison.

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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 +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 205
Equal in Sodium - 692
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains more Zinc +47.4%
Contains more Calcium +165.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 205
Equal in Sodium - 692
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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 B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2037.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +589.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +2037.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +589.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Equal in Other - 2.53
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
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
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
Contains more Fats +38%
Contains more Carbs +37.3%
Equal in Other - 2.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.7%
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +235%
Contains more Fructose +305.4%
Contains more Starch +31%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +101%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Glucose +235%
Contains more Fructose +305.4%
Contains more Starch +31%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +101%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 15.17g 11.97g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 22.21g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 244kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 17.65g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 1.5g 0.37g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 55mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.64mg 2.14mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 200mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 224mg 199mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 692mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.54mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.105mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 18.2µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 8IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.254mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 3.84mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.14mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.64µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 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 30mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.389g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.399g 5.271g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Roast beef sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roast beef sandwich Pepperoni Pizza
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
35%
Roast beef sandwich
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients
  2. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/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.