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Pepperoni Pizza vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni Pizza and McDonald's french fries

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Selenium 37% more than McDonald's french fries.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 8 times more Calcium than McDonald's french fries. While Pepperoni Pizza has 146mg of Calcium, McDonald's french fries have only 19mg.
  • McDonald's french fries have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and McDONALD'S, french fries.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +668.4%
Contains more IronIron +167.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.114mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +251%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.7%
~equal in Fats ~15.47g

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.4%

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +65.3%
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 McDonald's french fries
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 298kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 11.97g 3.41g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 28.69g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 30.49g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 25mg McDonald's french fries
Magnesium 22mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 146mg 19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 2.14mg 0.8mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.105mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.54mg 0.51mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 205mg 127mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Manganese 0.361mg 0.249mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 0.4µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.037mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 3.22mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.064g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 5.271g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
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 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.382g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.009g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza McDonald's french fries
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
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
28%
McDonald's french fries

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 - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McDonald's french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.