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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% 10% 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% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1454.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 298kcal 271kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 14.21g 13.95g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 28.69g 16.05g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 17.25g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 48mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 146mg 17mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 2.14mg 0.73mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.069mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.71mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 17.03g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 692mg 769mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 11IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg 3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.361mg 0.228mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 17.5µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.11mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.179mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 5.271g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.374mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.952mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.652mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.247mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.604mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.322mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.211g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.007g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

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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