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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.
Contains more Calcium +758.8%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +116.9%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%
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 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +758.8%
Contains more Iron +193.2%
Contains more Zinc +116.9%
Contains more Copper +52.2%
Contains more Manganese +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +87.4%

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 A +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%
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 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +1454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.95
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 Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Protein +60.6%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Contains more Other +16.2%
Equal in Fats - 13.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.83

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +35.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Starch +35.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 28.69g 16.05g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 14.21g 13.95g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 17.25g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 271kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 17.03g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 17mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 0.73mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 205mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 199mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 692mg 769mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.71mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.069mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.228mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 17.5µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 11IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 7IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
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
Folate 19µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg Pepperoni Pizza
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
Cholesterol 25mg 48mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.052g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.007g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.211g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 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 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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.