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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pepperoni Pizza and fast food

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more vitamin K, phosphorus, and calcium; however, fast food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for sodium is 16% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 4 times more vitamin K than fast food. Pepperoni Pizza has 19.3µg of vitamin K, while fast food has 4.9µg.
  • Fast food is lower in sodium.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index than pepperoni Pizza.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +43%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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% 16% 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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +39.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +66.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38%
~equal in Carbs ~31.5g
~equal in Water ~38.45g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.835g

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +252.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +412.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +513.5%
~equal in Starch ~22.87g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Fast food DV% diff.
Folate 80µg 20%
Sodium 692mg 331mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.68g 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.9µg 12%
Iron 2.14mg 3.06mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 5.617mg 11%
Phosphorus 205mg 134mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.89µg 10%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.52mg 9%
Protein 11.97g 16.52g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.363mg 8%
Calcium 146mg 62mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.212mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 9µg 4%
Saturated fat 5.271g 4.493g 4%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.317mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.53mg 3%
Fats 14.21g 12.01g 3%
Cholesterol 25mg 33mg 3%
Fructose 0.37g 2.27g 2%
Copper 0.105mg 0.121mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 4.835g 1%
Selenium 20.6µg 20.3µg 1%
Calories 298kcal 297kcal 0%
Net carbs 28.69g 29.8g N/A
Carbs 30.49g 31.5g 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Potassium 199mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 3.2g 4.88g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g 0%
Starch 23.13g 22.87g 0%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.778g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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