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Pepperoni Pizza vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pepperoni Pizza and KFC Fried Chicken different?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B12, Fiber, and Selenium, however, KFC Fried Chicken is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from KFC Fried Chicken is 19% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Sodium.

PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading are the varieties used in this article.

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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 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24.8%
Contains more IronIron +143.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28%
Contains more ZincZinc +77%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.9%

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% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Folate ~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
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.1%

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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +38.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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 KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 298kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 11.97g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 14.21g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Net carbs 28.69g 18.79g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 18.79g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 82mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Calcium 146mg 117mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 2.14mg 0.88mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.8g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.082mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.87mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 16.72g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 692mg 1042mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 66IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg 20µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Manganese 0.361mg 0.298mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 17.2µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.08mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.197mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.32µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.214g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 6.343g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.108mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.416mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg 0.864mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg 0.615mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg 0.205mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.542mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg 0.516mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.023g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza KFC Fried Chicken
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
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.072g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken 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 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.
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. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients

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

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