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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 for 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.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.

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% 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% 14% 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 ~43µg
~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 DV% diff.
Selenium 20.6µg 0.8µg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.07µg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.015mg 23%
Iron 2.14mg 0.31mg 23%
Protein 11.97g 1.65g 21%
Saturated fat 5.271g 0.577g 21%
Phosphorus 205mg 59mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.015mg 18%
Fats 14.21g 2.82g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.08mg 17%
Sodium 692mg 306mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.342g 14%
Calcium 146mg 18mg 13%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.22mg 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.098mg 11%
Calories 298kcal 89kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 0.72g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 8%
Cholesterol 25mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.105mg 0.035mg 8%
Starch 23.13g 12.1g 5%
Carbs 30.49g 14.65g 5%
Potassium 199mg 286mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.42mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.12mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 15mg 2%
Folate 9µg 2%
Choline 13.4mg 2%
Net carbs 28.69g 13.35g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 0.5g N/A
Vitamin A 47µg 43µg 0%
Trans fat 0.105g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.174g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g N/A

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.

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