Cheeseburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheeseburgers and pepperoni Pizza
- Cheeseburgers are richer in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6, yet pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin K and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pepperoni Pizza is 13% higher.
- Cheeseburgers contain 2 times more cholesterol than pepperoni Pizza. Cheeseburgers contain 43mg of cholesterol, while pepperoni Pizza contains 25mg.
- Pepperoni Pizza has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +359.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.9% |
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Fats
~14.21g
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Carbs
~30.49g
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Water
~40.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.465 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
19.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.76 g
Fructose:
1.94 g
Lactose:
0.72 g
Maltose:
0.46 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +340% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +424.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +105.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +16.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +337% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 19.3µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 3.465g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.84mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 11.97g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.254mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 692mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 205mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.64µg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.473g | 5.271g | 5% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 146mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 0.378mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.6µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.415g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.37g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.361mg | 2% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 298kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.287mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 14.21g | 1% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 23.13g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 30.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 28.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 196mg | 199mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 50µg | 47µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.571mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.316mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.784mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.377mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.445mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.357g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger 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.