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

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Summary of differences between McDonald's hamburger and Pepperoni Pizza

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Phosphorus 14% more than McDonald's hamburger.
  • McDonald's hamburger has 2 times more Sugar than Pepperoni Pizza. While McDonald's hamburger has 6.03g of Sugar, Pepperoni Pizza has only 3.2g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
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 IronIron +34.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~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 2% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.254mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.1%
~equal in Protein ~11.97g
~equal in Carbs ~30.49g
~equal in Water ~40.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 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 -33.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 55% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 3.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.63 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 GlucoseGlucose +425%
Contains more FructoseFructose +791.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +219%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 hamburger Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 264kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 12.92g 11.97g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 28.98g 28.69g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 27mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 127mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 192mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.87mg 2.14mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.096mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.95mg 1.54mg McDonald's hamburger
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 107mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 494mg 692mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin A 55IU 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.322mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 26.2µg 20.6µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 3.84mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.64µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.504g 5.271g McDonald's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
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 3.3g 0.37g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's 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
28%
McDonald's hamburger
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.