McGriddles vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcGriddles and pepperoni Pizza
- McGriddles have more phosphorus; however, pepperoni Pizza is higher in vitamin B12, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B1.
- McGriddles cover your daily need for phosphorus, 16% more than pepperoni Pizza.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +102.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.3% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 205mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.64µg | 15% |
| Starch | 23.13g | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.14mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.254mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.415g | 8% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 11.97g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.287mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.54mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 3.465g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.84mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 14.21g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 692mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 5.271g | 1% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 298kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 30.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 28.69g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.23g | 3.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.956g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.14g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.357g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~30.49g
~equal in
Water
~40.8g
~equal in
Other
~2.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.271 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.465 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.271g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 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 | +877.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +54.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +164.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +318.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
