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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Chocolate cake?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Copper.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Chocolate cake. Pepperoni Pizza has 3.84mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate cake has 1.137mg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

We used PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%

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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.8%
Contains more WaterWater +67.2%
Contains more OtherOther +40.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
~equal in Fats ~15.1g

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.43g

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 298kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 11.97g 5.3g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 28.69g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Carbs 30.49g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 25mg 58mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 146mg 60mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 140mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 1.61mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.54mg 0.69mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 106mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 171IU 140IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.28mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 11.9µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.141mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.213mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.137mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.304mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.041mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 27µg Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.271g 5.43g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 2.761g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.068mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.202mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.24mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg 0.407mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg 0.268mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.265mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg 0.283mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg 0.12mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.