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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pepperoni Pizza and pizza

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat, yet pizza is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than pizza. Pepperoni Pizza contains 3.465g of polyunsaturated fat, while pizza contains 1.681g.
  • Pizza contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~216mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.36mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.83mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
~equal in Protein ~11.39g
~equal in Carbs ~33.33g
~equal in Water ~43.17g
~equal in Other ~2.42g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.3%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +91.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +16.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +95%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +20%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +85.7%

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 Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Pizza DV% diff.
Folate 93µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.681g 12%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 6.7µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.39mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.42µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 8%
Fats 14.21g 9.69g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 2.608g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.195mg 5%
Calcium 146mg 188mg 4%
Iron 2.14mg 2.48mg 4%
Sodium 692mg 598mg 4%
Saturated fat 5.271g 4.465g 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Cholesterol 25mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin A 47µg 69µg 2%
Calories 298kcal 266kcal 2%
Phosphorus 205mg 216mg 2%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.34mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g 2%
Starch 23.13g 26.95g 2%
Selenium 20.6µg 19.9µg 1%
Protein 11.97g 11.39g 1%
Fructose 0.37g 1g 1%
Potassium 199mg 172mg 1%
Carbs 30.49g 33.33g 1%
Net carbs 28.69g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 22mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 3.2g 3.58g N/A
Copper 0.105mg 0.105mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.83mg 0%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.36mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 3.825mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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