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McDonald's french fries vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McDonald's french fries and Pepperoni Pizza

  • McDonald's french fries have more Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • McDonald's french fries have 3 times more Potassium than Pepperoni Pizza. While McDonald's french fries have 596mg of Potassium, Pepperoni Pizza has only 199mg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, french fries 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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
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 +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +668.4%
Contains more IronIron +167.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5050%
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
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 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 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 +39.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 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 -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +65.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
McDonald's 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 McDonald's french fries Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 323kcal 298kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 3.41g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 15.47g 14.21g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 38.68g 28.69g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 42.58g 30.49g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 25mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 37mg 22mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 19mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 596mg 199mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 0.8mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 0.21g 3.2g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.114mg 0.105mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 0.51mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 38.23g 23.13g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 127mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 189mg 692mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 0IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 1.38mg 0.78mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.249mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 0.4µg 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.22mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 0.378mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.14mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 16µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.064g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 2.271g 5.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 7.379g 4.415g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.727g 3.465g McDonald's 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 0g 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.382g 0.357g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.031g 0g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's 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%
McDonald's french fries
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
McDonald's 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?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.