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Hamburger vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Hamburger and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 33% more than Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 2 times less Cholesterol than Hamburger. Hamburger contains 47mg of Cholesterol, while Pepperoni Pizza contains 25mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 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 PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.254mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +41.3%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g
~equal in Water ~40.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +811.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.271g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 GlucoseGlucose +190%
Contains more FructoseFructose +448.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +169.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +235%
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.
Hamburger Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Hamburger Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 295kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 17.08g 11.97g Hamburger
Fats 14.36g 14.21g Hamburger
Net carbs 23.2g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 24.1g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 47mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 102mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 226mg 199mg Hamburger
Iron 2.88mg 2.14mg Hamburger
Sugar 4.15g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 0.9g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.091mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 2.87mg 1.54mg Hamburger
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 136mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 414mg 692mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 0IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.217mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 3.84mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.14mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.64µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.814g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.096g 5.271g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.495g 4.415g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.116mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg 0.374mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0.487mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg 0.952mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg 0.652mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg 0.247mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0.564mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg 0.604mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg 0.322mg Hamburger
Fructose 2.03g 0.37g Hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
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. 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.