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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Burger King Whopper?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Burger King Whopper is higher in Iron, and Zinc.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 8 times more Copper than Burger King Whopper. While Pepperoni Pizza has 0.105mg of Copper, Burger King Whopper has only 0.013mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Burger King Whopper is lower.

We used PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese types in this article.

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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 Calcium +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Copper +707.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Calcium +274.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.8%
Contains more Copper +707.7%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.2%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains less Sodium -54.8%
Contains more Zinc +83.8%

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 E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.5
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 19.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.84
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
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +10.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Water +38.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.389
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.685
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.389

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +71%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +367.6%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%
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
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Starch +71%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +200%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +367.6%
Contains more Galactose +57.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 16.75g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 10.74g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 12.84g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 18.55g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 233kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 13.53g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 3.2g 4.22g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 146mg 39mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 90mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 169mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 313mg Burger King Whopper
Zinc 1.54mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.105mg 0.013mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 18.2µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.15mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.215mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.175mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 2.873mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.173mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.091mg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.07mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.374mg
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.345mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg 0.762mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg 0.593mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg 0.208mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.461mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg 0.416mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg 0.253mg Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 30mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.507g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 4.25g Burger King Whopper
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 3.389g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.002g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.275g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Burger King Whopper
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
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.021g)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.