Pepperoni Pizza vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pepperoni Pizza and McChicken Sandwich
- Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, McChicken Sandwich is richer in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 19% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times less Zinc than Pepperoni Pizza. Pepperoni Pizza has 1.54mg of Zinc, while McChicken Sandwich has 0.63mg.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +65.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +144.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.97 g
Fats:
14.21 g
Carbs:
30.49 g
Water:
40.8 g
Other:
2.53 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.21g
~equal in
Carbs
~27.97g
~equal in
Other
~2.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.465 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~4.401g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +367.4% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +157.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +421.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 298kcal | 273kcal |
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| Protein | 11.97g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 14.21g | 13.21g |
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| Net carbs | 28.69g | 26.67g |
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| Carbs | 30.49g | 27.97g |
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| Cholesterol | 25mg | 27mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 146mg | 88mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 3.2g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 23.13g |
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| Phosphorus | 205mg | 139mg |
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| Sodium | 692mg | 624mg |
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| Vitamin A | 171IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.361mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 20.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.287mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.84mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.271g | 2.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.415g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.465g | 4.964g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.374mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.487mg |
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| Leucine | 0.952mg |
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| Lysine | 0.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.247mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.564mg |
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| Valine | 0.604mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg |
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| Fructose | 0.37g | 1.93g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.357g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.025g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.925g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)