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Chicken fingers vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken fingers and Pepperoni Pizza?

  • Chicken fingers are richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus, yet Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 4 times more Vitamin E than Pepperoni Pizza. Chicken fingers have 3.17mg of Vitamin E, while Pepperoni Pizza has 0.78mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +758.8%
Contains more IronIron +193.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.7%
~equal in Sodium ~692mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.415g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +35.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken fingers Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 271kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 19.22g 11.97g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 17.25g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 48mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 28mg 22mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 373mg 199mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 0.4g 3.2g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.069mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 0.71mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 17.03g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 282mg 205mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 769mg 692mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 11IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 3µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.78mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.228mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 17.5µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 3.84mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 0.378mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.14mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 8µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 5.271g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 4.415g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 3.465g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.116mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg 0.374mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0.487mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg 0.952mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg 0.652mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg 0.247mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0.564mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg 0.604mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg 0.322mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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%
Chicken fingers
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.