McDonald's Big Mac vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Pepperoni Pizza
- McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, however, Pepperoni Pizza has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 12% more.
- McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~11.97g
~equal in
Fats
~14.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
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 | -27.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1032.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +160% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +356.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +310.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0.35g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 257kcal | 298kcal |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 11.97g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 14.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 28.69g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 30.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 25mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 146mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 199mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 2.14mg |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.2g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.54mg |
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| Starch | 23.13g |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 205mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 692mg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 171IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.361mg |
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| Selenium | 20.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 3.84mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 46µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 5.271g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.474g | 4.415g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 3.465g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.487mg |
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| Leucine | 0.952mg |
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| Lysine | 0.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.247mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg |
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| Valine | 0.604mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.37g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.357g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.025g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.468g)
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.