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McChicken Sandwich vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mcChicken Sandwich and pepperoni Pizza

  • McChicken Sandwich has more omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) and polyunsaturated fat; however, pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, calcium, and omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid).
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 19% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.
  • McChicken Sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is 66, while the glycemic index of pepperoni Pizza is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 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 less SodiumSodium -9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more IronIron +23%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.361mg

Vitamin Comparison

The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 0% 16% 16% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.84mg
~equal in Folate ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Pepperoni Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 20.6µg 37%
Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) 4.396g 26%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.64µg 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Saturated fat 2.346g 5.271g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 11%
Starch 23.13g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 3.465g 10%
Phosphorus 139mg 205mg 9%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.54mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 8%
Calcium 88mg 146mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.287mg 6%
Iron 1.74mg 2.14mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Omega-3 (ALA) 0.43g 0.357g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.254mg 4%
Protein 10.43g 11.97g 3%
Copper 0.082mg 0.105mg 3%
Sodium 624mg 692mg 3%
Fats 13.21g 14.21g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g 2%
Fructose 1.93g 0.37g 2%
Calories 273kcal 298kcal 1%
Carbs 27.97g 30.49g 1%
Cholesterol 27mg 25mg 1%
Potassium 173mg 199mg 1%
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 3.84mg 1%
Protein per 100 calories 3.8g 4g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 262kcal 249kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 37g 34g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 4 1.5 N/A
Net carbs 26.67g 28.69g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.57g 3.2g N/A
Manganese 0.358mg 0.361mg 0%
Trans fat 0.079g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 4.401g 4.415g 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 (DHA) 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 (DPA) 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) 0.009g 0.025g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 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 WaterWater +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g
~equal in Carbs ~30.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 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 -55.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.415g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 29% 54% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 1.03 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 +157.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +421.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +367.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/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.