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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Hot dog

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Hot dog covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Hot dog contains 8 times less Manganese than Pepperoni Pizza. Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.361mg of Manganese, while Hot dog contains 0.045mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +702.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +421.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +631.2%
Contains more FatsFats +81.3%
Contains more WaterWater +38%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Hot dog Opinion
Calories 298kcal 290kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 10.26g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 25.76g Hot dog
Net carbs 28.69g 4.17g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 4.17g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 77mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 99mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 152mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 1.09mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g Hot dog
Fiber 1.8g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 1.2mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 206mg Hot dog
Sodium 692mg 1090mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.045mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 12.5µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.055mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.121mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 2.665mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.31mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 6µg Hot dog
Saturated Fat 5.271g 7.666g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.404g Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.111mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.952mg 0.907mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.247mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.445mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg 0.555mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg 0.331mg Hot dog
Fructose 0.37g Pepperoni Pizza
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 Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.395g)
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?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.