Pepperoni Pizza vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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		        The main differences between pepperoni Pizza and cheeseburgers
- Pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin K and phosphorus, yet cheeseburgers are richer in zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B6.
 - Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pepperoni Pizza is 13% higher.
 - Pepperoni Pizza has a lower glycemic index than cheeseburgers.
 
Food types used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +22.7% | 
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% | 
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.2% | 
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.2% | 
| Contains more IronIron | +26.6% | 
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.7% | 
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.6% | 
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 Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% | 
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +359.5% | 
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% | 
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.9% | 
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.2% | 
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.9% | 
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.8% | 
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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							DV% diff. | 
| Folate | 70µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 4.2µg | 13% | 
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.465g | 1.658g | 12% | 
| Protein | 11.97g | 16.51g | 9% | 
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 2.49mg | 9% | 
| Vitamin B3 | 3.84mg | 5.217mg | 9% | 
| Sodium | 692mg | 515mg | 8% | 
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.363mg | 8% | 
| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.71mg | 7% | 
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.228mg | 7% | 
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 43mg | 6% | 
| Phosphorus | 205mg | 161mg | 6% | 
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.76µg | 5% | 
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.271g | 6.473g | 5% | 
| Calcium | 146mg | 119mg | 3% | 
| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.545mg | 3% | 
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.52mg | 2% | 
| Manganese | 0.361mg | 0.316mg | 2% | 
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 19.6µg | 2% | 
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.415g | 5.413g | 2% | 
| Fructose | 0.37g | 1.94g | 2% | 
| Calories | 298kcal | 308kcal | 1% | 
| Fats | 14.21g | 14.72g | 1% | 
| Carbs | 30.49g | 28.03g | 1% | 
| Magnesium | 22mg | 26mg | 1% | 
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% | 
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.111mg | 1% | 
| Starch | 23.13g | 19.87g | 1% | 
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.287mg | 0.293mg | 1% | 
| Net carbs | 28.69g | 26.03g | N/A | 
| Vitamin D | 2 IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 199mg | 196mg | 0% | 
| Sugar | 3.2g | 4.88g | N/A | 
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 50µg | 0% | 
| Trans fat | 0.57g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.155mg | 0% | 
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0.571mg | 0% | 
| Isoleucine | 0.487mg | 0.755mg | 0% | 
| Leucine | 0.952mg | 1.316mg | 0% | 
| Lysine | 0.652mg | 0.784mg | 0% | 
| Methionine | 0.247mg | 0.377mg | 0% | 
| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg | 0.755mg | 0% | 
| Valine | 0.604mg | 0.881mg | 0% | 
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.445mg | 0% | 
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.357g | 0.125g | N/A | 
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A | 
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.025g | 0.004g | N/A | 
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | N/A | 
Macronutrient Comparison
				Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison			
			
								
								Protein:
								11.97 g
							
														
								
								Fats:
								14.21 g
							
														
								
								Carbs:
								30.49 g
							
														
								
								Water:
								40.8 g
							
														
								
								Other:
								2.53 g
							
											
						
							
							Protein:
							16.51 g
						
												
							
							Fats:
							14.72 g
						
												
							
							Carbs:
							28.03 g
						
												
							
							Water:
							38.63 g
						
												
							
							Other:
							2.11 g
						
										
					| Contains more OtherOther | +19.9% | 
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% | 
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														Fats							 
						
						 ~14.72g
					
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														Carbs							 
						
						 ~28.03g
					
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														Water							 
						
						 ~38.63g
					
							Fat Type Comparison
				Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison			
			
								
								Saturated fat:
								Sat. Fat
								5.271 g
							
														
								
								Monounsaturated fat:
								Mono. Fat
								4.415 g
							
														
								
								Polyunsaturated fat:
								Poly. Fat
								3.465 g
							
											
						
								
								Saturated fat:
								Sat. Fat
								6.473 g
							
														
								
								Monounsaturated fat:
								Mono. Fat
								5.413 g
							
														
								
								Polyunsaturated fat:
								Poly. Fat
								1.658 g
							
											
						| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.6% | 
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109% | 
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22.6% | 
Carbohydrate type comparison
				Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison			
			
								
								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
							
											
						
							
							Starch:
							19.87 g
						
												
							
							Sucrose:
							0 g
						
												
							
							Glucose:
							1.76 g
						
												
							
							Fructose:
							1.94 g
						
												
							
							Lactose:
							0.72 g
						
												
							
							Maltose:
							0.46 g
						
												
							
							Galactose:
							0 g
						
										
					| Contains more StarchStarch | +16.4% | 
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +337% | 
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% | 
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +340% | 
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +424.3% | 
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +105.7% | 
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														Sucrose							 
						
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