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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 dogs

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more vitamin B1, selenium, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than pepperoni Pizza.
  • Hot dogs contain 8 times less manganese than pepperoni Pizza. Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.361mg of manganese, while hot dogs contain 0.045mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pepperoni Pizza is higher.

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% 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% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.57µg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.055mg 19%
Fats 14.21g 25.76g 18%
Cholesterol 25mg 77mg 17%
Sodium 692mg 1090mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 11.386g 17%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Selenium 20.6µg 12.5µg 15%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.045mg 14%
Iron 2.14mg 1.09mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.271g 7.666g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.121mg 10%
Starch 23.13g 10%
Carbs 30.49g 4.17g 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 2.665mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.404g 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 146mg 99mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.19mg 4%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.2mg 3%
Protein 11.97g 10.26g 3%
Folate 6µg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.166mg 2%
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg 1%
Potassium 199mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.31mg 1%
Calories 298kcal 290kcal 0%
Net carbs 28.69g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 3.2g N/A
Phosphorus 205mg 206mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.331mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g N/A

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.