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Fast food vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fast food and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Fast food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Sodium is 16% more.
  • Fast food has 2 times more Zinc than Pepperoni Pizza. Fast food has 2.52mg of Zinc, while Pepperoni Pizza has 1.54mg.
  • Fast food is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; 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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +43%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.361mg
~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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +235.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +293.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.287mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +38%
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
~equal in Carbs ~30.49g
~equal in Water ~40.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.415g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 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 GlucoseGlucose +412.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +513.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +252.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~23.13g
~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.
Fast food Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 297kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 16.52g 11.97g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Net carbs 29.8g 28.69g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 30.49g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 197mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 3.06mg 2.14mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.121mg 0.105mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.54mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 134mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 331mg 692mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 9µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.3µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.287mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.254mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 3.84mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.378mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.14mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.64µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 80µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 5.271g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.415g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.116mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.374mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.487mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.952mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.652mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.247mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.564mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.604mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.322mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.37g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.778g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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