Cheeseburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheeseburgers and pepperoni Pizza
- Cheeseburgers are richer in protein, 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 vitamin B6 than pepperoni Pizza. Cheeseburgers contain 0.228mg of vitamin B6, while pepperoni Pizza contains 0.14mg.
- Pepperoni Pizza contains less saturated fat.
- 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +359.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.125g | 0.357g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 19.3µg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 3.465g | 12% |
| Protein | 16.51g | 11.97g | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 3.84mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 692mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.254mg | 8% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.322g | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.14mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 205mg | 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% |
| Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.361mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.6µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 4.415g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 0.37g | 2% |
| Calories | 308kcal | 298kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 14.72g | 14.21g | 1% |
| Carbs | 28.03g | 30.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.111mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Starch | 19.87g | 23.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.287mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.4g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 187kcal | 249kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.1 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 26.03g | 28.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 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 (DPA) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0.025g | N/A |
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% |
~equal in
Fats
~14.21g
~equal in
Carbs
~30.49g
~equal in
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 | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
