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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.
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
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 36% 33% 18% 108% 22% 136% 24% 28% 39% 94%
Contains more Calcium +24.8%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.6%
Contains more Zinc +77%
Contains more Copper +28%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Contains more Selenium +19.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%

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 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14
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 4% 24% 0% 0% 20% 46% 102% 53% 33% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.8%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +38.7%
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 Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +38.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.465 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +227.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +38.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +38.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 28.69g 18.79g Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 14.17g KFC Fried Chicken
Fats 14.21g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Carbs 30.49g 18.79g Pepperoni Pizza
Calories 298kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Starch 23.13g 16.72g Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.8g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 117mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 0.88mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 25mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phosphorus 205mg 252mg KFC Fried Chicken
Potassium 199mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Sodium 692mg 1042mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.87mg Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.082mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.298mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 17.2µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 66IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 20µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
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
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
Cholesterol 25mg 82mg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.214g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 6.343g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g KFC Fried Chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.023g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 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 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
27%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
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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