McGriddles vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcGriddles and pepperoni Pizza
- McGriddles have more phosphorus and fats; however, pepperoni Pizza is higher in vitamin B12, iron, protein, 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 37% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.357g | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 316mg | 205mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.27µg | 0.64µg | 15% |
| Starch | 23.13g | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.42mg | 2.14mg | 9% |
| Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 63mg | 146mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.156mg | 0.254mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.532g | 4.415g | 8% |
| Protein | 8.41g | 11.97g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 1.54mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.198mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.287mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.591g | 3.465g | 6% |
| Fats | 17.76g | 14.21g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.082mg | 3.84mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.105mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 737mg | 692mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.108mg | 0.14mg | 2% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 298kcal | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 5.435g | 5.271g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 2.7g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 371kcal | 249kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 32g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.9 | 1.5 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 30.25g | 28.69g | N/A |
| Carbs | 31.25g | 30.49g | 0% |
| 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-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
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 | +∞% |






