Pepperoni Pizza vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pepperoni Pizza and chicken McNuggets
- Pepperoni Pizza is richer in iron, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and manganese, yet chicken McNuggets are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken McNuggets is 22% higher.
- Pepperoni Pizza contains 13 times more calcium than chicken McNuggets. Pepperoni Pizza contains 146mg of calcium, while chicken McNuggets contain 11mg.
- Chicken McNuggets contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1227.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +184.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 37% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.105g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.84mg | 7.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.398mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.89mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 146mg | 11mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.465g | 5.61g | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.33µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.287mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.11mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.13g | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 205mg | 272mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.361mg | 0.14mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 0.88mg | 10% |
| Fats | 14.21g | 19.81g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.59mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.271g | 3.261g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.415g | 8.134g | 9% |
| Protein | 11.97g | 15.79g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 44mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 30.49g | 15.09g | 5% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 566mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.357g | 0.296g | 4% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calories | 298kcal | 302kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 249kcal | 191kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 33g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 4.2 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 28.69g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.114g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.487mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.952mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.604mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.025g | 0.014g | 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:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
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
3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.9% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
