Pepperoni Pizza vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pepperoni Pizza and McDonald's Cheeseburger different?
- Pepperoni Pizza is richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Pepperoni Pizza contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Pepperoni Pizza contains 3.465g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 0.355g.
- McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat.
PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types were 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +34.4% |
~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:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~12.97g
~equal in
Carbs
~27.81g
~equal in
Other
~2.43g
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
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +876.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.9% |
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:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +139.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +402.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +600% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +54.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 298kcal | 263kcal |
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| Protein | 11.97g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 14.21g | 11.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 28.69g | 26.71g |
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| Carbs | 30.49g | 27.81g |
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| Cholesterol | 25mg | 35mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 146mg | 167mg |
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| Potassium | 199mg | 200mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 2.35mg |
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| Sugar | 3.2g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 1.54mg | 1.91mg |
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| Starch | 23.13g |
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| Phosphorus | 205mg | 140mg |
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| Sodium | 692mg | 626mg |
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| Vitamin A | 171IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin A | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Manganese | 0.361mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 20.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.287mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.84mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 0.86µg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 59µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.271g | 4.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.415g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.465g | 0.355g |
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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 | 2.59g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.357g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.025g |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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