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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Potato wedges

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges have less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +873.3%
Contains more IronIron +205.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +535%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.3%
Contains more FatsFats +545.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.6%
Contains more WaterWater +67.4%

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +204.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3297.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 298kcal 123kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 2.7g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 2.2g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 28.69g 23.5g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 25.5g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 0mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 22mg 19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Calcium 146mg 15mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 2.14mg 0.7mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.8g 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.37mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 87mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 171IU 0IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.1mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.04mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 1.451g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 0.102g 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 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 Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 643mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.