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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Pepperoni Pizza has more Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Egg McMUFFIN has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Pepperoni Pizza. Egg McMUFFIN has 0.836mg of Vitamin B5, while Pepperoni Pizza has 0.378mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Iron ~2.14mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~205mg

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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.287mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 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 +14%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 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 -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 FructoseFructose +16.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +252.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0.35g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 228kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 13.64g 11.97g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 20.57g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 21.67g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 165mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 192mg 146mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.3mg 2.14mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 3.2g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.084mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.29mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 200mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 617mg 692mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.235mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.254mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.836mg 0.378mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.14mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.592g 5.271g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.43g 0.37g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN 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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.

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