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Hot dog vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between hot dogs and pepperoni Pizza

  • Hot dogs have more vitamin B12; however, pepperoni Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than pepperoni Pizza.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 3 times less cholesterol than hot dogs. Hot dogs contain 77mg of cholesterol, while pepperoni Pizza contains 25mg.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni Pizza is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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 +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +702.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 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% 16% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 FatsFats +81.3%
Contains more WaterWater +38%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 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 +157.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Pepperoni Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.64µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.287mg 19%
Fats 25.76g 14.21g 18%
Cholesterol 77mg 25mg 17%
Sodium 1090mg 692mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 4.415g 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 12.5µg 20.6µg 15%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.361mg 14%
Iron 1.09mg 2.14mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.666g 5.271g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.254mg 10%
Starch 23.13g 10%
Carbs 4.17g 30.49g 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 3.84mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 3.465g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Calcium 99mg 146mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.78mg 4%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.54mg 3%
Protein 10.26g 11.97g 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.14mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.105mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.378mg 1%
Calories 290kcal 298kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 28.69g N/A
Sugar 3.2g N/A
Phosphorus 206mg 205mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0.322mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog 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%
Hot dog
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.