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

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 19% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 8 times more Vitamin K than Chicken Quesadilla. While Pepperoni Pizza has 19.3µg of Vitamin K, Chicken Quesadilla has only 2.4µg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 18% 81% 16% 66% 25% 39% 134% 97% 35% 113%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.7%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.42mg
~equal in Sodium ~745mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.8µg

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 0.33% 16% 5.8% 6% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.2mg

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
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%
~equal in Fats ~15.25g
~equal in Water ~42.62g

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
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%

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
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 17.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 0.53 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0.08 g
Contains more StarchStarch +35.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +367.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +51.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +14.3%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0.43g
~equal in Fructose ~0.4g

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 Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 298kcal 294kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 14.21g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 28.69g 22.34g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 24.04g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 37mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 22mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 146mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 199mg 183mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 1.77mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.076mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 1.42mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 17.1g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 692mg 745mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 47µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.29mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.361mg 0.266mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.2mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.19µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 5.271g 6.154g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 3.765g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.007g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Chicken Quesadilla
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
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.883g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/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.