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McFlurry vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between McFlurry and Pepperoni Pizza

  • McFlurry has more Vitamin B5, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Sodium 28% more than McFlurry.
  • McFlurry has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Pepperoni Pizza. While McFlurry has 0.73mg of Vitamin B5, Pepperoni Pizza has only 0.378mg.
  • McFlurry has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Iron +692.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +684.8%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Potassium - 199
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 11% 13% 50% 19% 8% 15% 15% 6% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Iron +692.6%
Contains more Magnesium +29.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Zinc +185.2%
Contains more Copper +138.6%
Contains more Manganese +684.8%
Equal in Calcium - 146
Equal in Potassium - 199

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2662.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 2% 0% 0% 13% 57% 3% 44% 13% 3% 75% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 16% 0% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 33% 0% 80% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +875%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +462.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2662.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +163.5%
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 Water +51.3%
Contains more Protein +197.8%
Contains more Fats +120%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +163.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1128.7%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.402 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.282 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1128.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +1680%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +76.2%
Contains more Maltose +617.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.5%
Contains more Lactose +1680%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +76.2%
Contains more Maltose +617.9%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 26.62g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 4.02g 11.97g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 6.46g 14.21g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 26.82g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 177kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.21g 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 24.37g 3.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 135mg 146mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 0.27mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 17mg 22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 116mg 205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 208mg 199mg McFlurry
Sodium 54mg 692mg McFlurry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.044mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.046mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 312IU 171IU McFlurry
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 3.84mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 0.378mg McFlurry
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 3µg McFlurry
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 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
Cholesterol 16mg 25mg McFlurry
Trans Fat 0.281g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 3.402g 5.271g McFlurry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.67g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 3.465g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McFlurry Pepperoni Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
19%
McFlurry
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
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 Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.17g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.