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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Hamburger

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 33% more than Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Hamburger has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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.
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 81% 16% 88% 18% 91% 43% 35% 48% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.4%
Contains more Iron +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 16% 0% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 33% 0% 80% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Water - 42.67
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% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +42.7%
Equal in Fats - 14.36
Equal in Water - 42.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.096
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +811.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.096

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +169.2%
Contains more Maltose +235%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +190%
Contains more Fructose +448.6%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +169.2%
Contains more Maltose +235%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +190%
Contains more Fructose +448.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 28.69g 23.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 14.21g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 30.49g 24.1g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 295kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 3.2g 4.15g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 0.9g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 102mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 136mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 226mg Hamburger
Sodium 692mg 414mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.54mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.105mg 0.091mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.217mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.217mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.31mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 56µg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.374mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.952mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.652mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.247mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.604mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.322mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 25mg 47mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.814g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 0.38g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Hamburger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
34%
Pepperoni Pizza
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
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

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.