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Pepperoni Pizza vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pepperoni Pizza and McGriddles

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, McGriddles are higher in Phosphorus.
  • McGriddles covers your daily need of Phosphorus 16% more than Pepperoni Pizza.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than McGriddles. While Pepperoni Pizza has 0.64µg of Vitamin B12, McGriddles have only 0.27µg.

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

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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 10% 19% 13% 53% 26% 21% 135% 96% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.2%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.1%
~equal in Sodium ~737mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 52% 36% 58% 23% 25% 34% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.384mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.3%
Contains more FatsFats +25%
~equal in Carbs ~31.25g
~equal in Water ~40.11g
~equal in Other ~2.47g

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
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.591 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.435g

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
55% 35% 5% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 6.16 g
Glucose: 3.91 g
Fructose: 0.14 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +164.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +318.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +877.5%
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.
Pepperoni Pizza McGriddles
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza McGriddles Opinion
Calories 298kcal 312kcal McGriddles
Protein 11.97g 8.41g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 17.76g McGriddles
Net carbs 28.69g 30.25g McGriddles
Carbs 30.49g 31.25g McGriddles
Cholesterol 25mg 24mg McGriddles
Magnesium 22mg 14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 63mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 145mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 2.14mg 1.42mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 11.23g Pepperoni Pizza
Fiber 1.8g 1g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.079mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.76mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 316mg McGriddles
Sodium 692mg 737mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.198mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.209mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.156mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 3.082mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.108mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.27µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 37µg McGriddles
Trans Fat 0.956g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 5.435g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 7.532g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 2.591g Pepperoni Pizza
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 0.14g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza McGriddles
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
20%
McGriddles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
40%
McGriddles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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