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French fries vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between French fries and Pepperoni Pizza

  • French fries have more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than French fries.
  • French fries have 3 times more Potassium than Pepperoni Pizza. While French fries have 579mg of Potassium, Pepperoni Pizza has only 199mg.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.1%
Contains more IronIron +164.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +208%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2188.9%

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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +72.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +249%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g
~equal in Water ~40.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -55.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +35.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 312kcal 298kcal French fries
Protein 3.43g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.73g 14.21g French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0mg French fries
Net carbs 37.64g 28.69g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 30.49g French fries
Cholesterol 0mg 25mg French fries
Magnesium 35mg 22mg French fries
Calcium 18mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 579mg 199mg French fries
Iron 0.81mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 0.3g 3.2g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 1.8g French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.105mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 125mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 210mg 692mg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.78mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 0.9µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.378mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.14mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 11.2µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 30µg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 2.336g 5.271g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 4.415g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 3.465g French fries
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 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.357g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
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 glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.935g)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.