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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni Pizza and chicken fingers?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 27% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 9 times more calcium than chicken fingers. Pepperoni Pizza has 146mg of calcium, while chicken fingers have 17mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.

We used PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, chicken tenders types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +758.8%
Contains more IronIron +193.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.6%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 34% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.83g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +35.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 8.217mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.426mg 22%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg 20%
Iron 2.14mg 0.73mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 1.244mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 3.17mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.11mg 15%
Protein 11.97g 19.22g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.783g 15%
Calcium 146mg 17mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.271g 2.493g 13%
Phosphorus 205mg 282mg 11%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg 9%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Cholesterol 25mg 48mg 8%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.71mg 8%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.228mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.179mg 6%
Selenium 20.6µg 17.5µg 6%
Folate 19µg 5%
Potassium 199mg 373mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 3µg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.069mg 4%
Carbs 30.49g 17.25g 4%
Starch 23.13g 17.03g 3%
Sodium 692mg 769mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 4.83g 1%
Calories 298kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Fats 14.21g 13.95g 0%
Net carbs 28.69g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.655mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.778g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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