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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pepperoni Pizza and nachos

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, nachos are higher in vitamin E.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 24% more than nachos.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 6 times more vitamin B3 than nachos. While pepperoni Pizza has 3.84mg of vitamin B3, nachos have only 0.63mg.
  • Nachos have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of nachos is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.7%
Contains more IronIron +185.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~198mg

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% 16% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.38mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~19.3µg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.1%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
~equal in Water ~37.4g

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.5%

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +22.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +365.7%

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 Nachos
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 Nachos DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.07µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 14.02g 24%
Selenium 20.6µg 8.6µg 22%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 4.08mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 0.63mg 20%
Iron 2.14mg 0.75mg 17%
Sodium 692mg 313mg 16%
Protein 11.97g 4.32g 15%
Saturated fat 5.271g 2.173g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.123mg 14%
Fats 14.21g 21.5g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 5.04g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.133mg 9%
Calcium 146mg 63mg 8%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.187mg 8%
Cholesterol 25mg 3mg 7%
Zinc 1.54mg 0.86mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.215mg 6%
Fiber 1.8g 3.2g 6%
Potassium 199mg 362mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 5µg 5%
Copper 0.105mg 0.064mg 5%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Magnesium 22mg 42mg 5%
Folate 10µg 3%
Calories 298kcal 343kcal 2%
Starch 23.13g 28.33g 2%
Phosphorus 205mg 198mg 1%
Carbs 30.49g 34.91g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 28.69g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 3.2g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.38mg 0%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 19.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.135mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
35%
Nachos

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 - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.098g)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

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

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