Chicken McNuggets vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken McNuggets and pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet pepperoni Pizza is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken McNuggets is 22% higher.
- Chicken McNuggets contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than pepperoni Pizza. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of vitamin B6, while pepperoni Pizza contains 0.14mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1227.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 3.84mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.14mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Iron | 0.89mg | 2.14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 146mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 3.465g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.64µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.287mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 205mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.378mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.361mg | 10% |
| Starch | 23.13g | 10% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.134g | 4.415g | 9% |
| Fats | 19.81g | 14.21g | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.54mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 3.261g | 5.271g | 9% |
| Protein | 15.79g | 11.97g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.105mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 692mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 15.09g | 30.49g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 252mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 302kcal | 298kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.09g | 28.69g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.357g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
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 | -38.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
