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, calcium, and omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid); however, mcChicken Sandwich is richer in polyunsaturated fat and omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid).
- Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 19% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich has 3 times less omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) than pepperoni Pizza. Pepperoni Pizza has 0.025g of omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid), while mcChicken Sandwich has 0.009g.
- McChicken Sandwich contains less saturated fat.
- McChicken Sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is 66, while the glycemic index of pepperoni Pizza is 51.
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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each 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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.6µg | 37% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.396g | 26% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.19µg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.271g | 2.346g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 23.13g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.465g | 4.964g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 205mg | 139mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.54mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 146mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.287mg | 0.212mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.74mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 5% | |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.357g | 0.43g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Protein | 11.97g | 10.43g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 624mg | 3% |
| Fats | 14.21g | 13.21g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 1.93g | 2% |
| Calories | 298kcal | 273kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 30.49g | 27.97g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.84mg | 3.942mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 249kcal | 262kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 37g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.5 | 4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 28.69g | 26.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 3.57g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.361mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.415g | 4.401g | 0% |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.025g | 0.009g | N/A |
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
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% |
