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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Mashed potato

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer than Mashed potato in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pepperoni Pizza is 36% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Mashed potato. Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.287mg of Vitamin B1, while Mashed potato contains 0.015mg.
  • Mashed potato contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, potato, mashed.

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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% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.1%
Contains more IronIron +590.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +268.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%

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% 11% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1813.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +227.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~185IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +625.5%
Contains more FatsFats +403.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100.8%
Contains more WaterWater +95.1%

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
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +513.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +158.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%

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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +91.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +85%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Mashed potato Opinion
Calories 298kcal 89kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 1.65g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 2.82g Pepperoni Pizza
Net carbs 28.69g 13.35g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 14.65g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 0mg Mashed potato
Magnesium 22mg 15mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 286mg Mashed potato
Iron 2.14mg 0.31mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.035mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 12.1g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 59mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 306mg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 171IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A 47µg 43µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.42mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.098mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 0.8µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.015mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.015mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.08mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.12mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.07µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.9µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 9µg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 13.4mg Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 5.271g 0.577g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 0.72g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.342g Pepperoni Pizza
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.37g 0.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.174g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.001g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.694g)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.