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Cheeseburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheeseburger and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Cheeseburger is 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 from Pepperoni Pizza is 13% higher.
  • Cheeseburger contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Pepperoni Pizza. Cheeseburger contains 43mg of Cholesterol, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 25mg.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.6µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 10% 3% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 10% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.287mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.9%
~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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
40% 34% 26%
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
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 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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 308kcal 298kcal Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 11.97g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 14.21g Cheeseburger
Net carbs 26.03g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 28.03g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 43mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 196mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.71mg 2.14mg Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 2g 1.8g Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.105mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.54mg Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 161mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 515mg 692mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 171IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 50µg 47µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 0.1µg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 19.6µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.287mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.254mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 3.84mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.378mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.14mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.64µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 70µg Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.57g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 28.9mg Cheeseburger
Saturated Fat 6.473g 5.271g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 4.415g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.116mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.374mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.487mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.952mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.652mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.247mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.564mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.604mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.322mg Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.37g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger Pepperoni Pizza
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Cheeseburger
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.