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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Egg McMUFFIN

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Manganese, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Egg McMUFFIN has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg McMUFFIN's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 47% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Egg McMUFFIN. Pepperoni Pizza has 3.465g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Egg McMUFFIN has 1.735g.
  • Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.

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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 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~2.3mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.262mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.145mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
~equal in Other ~2.45g

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
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.9%

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
19% 19% 20% 15% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0.33 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +252.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +16.2%
~equal in Glucose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0.33g

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 Egg McMUFFIN
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Egg McMUFFIN Opinion
Calories 298kcal 228kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 13.64g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 14.21g 9.66g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Egg McMUFFIN
Net carbs 28.69g 20.57g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 21.67g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 165mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 192mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 199mg 173mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 2.3mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 3.2g 2.13g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.8g 1.1g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.084mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 1.29mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 200mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 617mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.59mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.235mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.262mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.368mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 3.102mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.145mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 79µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 3.592g Egg McMUFFIN
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 2.721g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.735g Pepperoni Pizza
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 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.114g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.01g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Egg McMUFFIN
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
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
43%
Egg McMUFFIN

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.679g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/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.