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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Pepperoni

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Calcium, and Vitamin K, however, Pepperoni has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 62% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 8 times more Calcium than Pepperoni. Pepperoni Pizza has 146mg of Calcium, while Pepperoni has 19mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +668.4%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%

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% 21% 39% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.271mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2483.9%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +225.7%
Contains more OtherOther +87.4%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +370.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.7%

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 Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Pepperoni Opinion
Calories 298kcal 504kcal Pepperoni
Protein 11.97g 19.25g Pepperoni
Fats 14.21g 46.28g Pepperoni
Net carbs 28.69g 1.18g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 1.18g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 97mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 52IU Pepperoni
Magnesium 22mg 18mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 274mg Pepperoni
Iron 2.14mg 1.33mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0g Pepperoni
Fiber 1.8g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.091mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 2.44mg Pepperoni
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 158mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 1582mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 1.03mg Pepperoni
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pepperoni
Manganese 0.361mg 1.074mg Pepperoni
Selenium 20.6µg 29µg Pepperoni
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.271mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.257mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 4.987mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.93mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.362mg Pepperoni
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.3µg Pepperoni
Vitamin K 19.3µg 5.8µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 5µg Pepperoni
Trans Fat 1.527g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 51.2mg Pepperoni
Saturated Fat 5.271g 17.708g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 20.77g Pepperoni
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 4.458g Pepperoni
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.23mg Pepperoni
Threonine 0.374mg 0.869mg Pepperoni
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.901mg Pepperoni
Leucine 0.952mg 1.575mg Pepperoni
Lysine 0.652mg 1.652mg Pepperoni
Methionine 0.247mg 0.511mg Pepperoni
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.778mg Pepperoni
Valine 0.604mg 0.987mg Pepperoni
Histidine 0.322mg 0.688mg Pepperoni
Fructose 0.37g 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.164g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Pepperoni
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.136g Pepperoni
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g Pepperoni

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Pepperoni
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
48%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.437g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.