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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pepperoni Pizza and roast beef sandwich?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin K, calcium, vitamin B1, manganese, and polyunsaturated fat, yet roast beef sandwich is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 14% higher.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 3 times more calcium than roast beef sandwich. Pepperoni Pizza has 146mg of calcium, while roast beef sandwich has 55mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains less saturated fat.

We used PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain types in this comparison.

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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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.109mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Sodium ~653mg

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%
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% 0.67% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2250%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +589.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +38%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
~equal in Other ~2.41g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~3.987g

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +31%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +101%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +235%
Contains more FructoseFructose +305.4%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Roast beef sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.8µg 14%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.96µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 1.762g 11%
Saturated fat 5.271g 3.399g 9%
Calcium 146mg 55mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 8%
Zinc 1.54mg 2.27mg 7%
Protein 11.97g 15.17g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.217mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.215mg 6%
Iron 2.14mg 2.64mg 6%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.234mg 6%
Choline 32.4mg 6%
Fats 14.21g 10.3g 6%
Vitamin A 47µg 2µg 5%
Selenium 20.6µg 18.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 4.343mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.287mg 3%
Calories 298kcal 244kcal 3%
Carbs 30.49g 22.21g 3%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.43mg 2%
Fiber 1.8g 1.3g 2%
Cholesterol 25mg 30mg 2%
Sodium 692mg 653mg 2%
Starch 23.13g 17.65g 2%
Potassium 199mg 224mg 1%
Fructose 0.37g 1.5g 1%
Phosphorus 205mg 200mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 3.987g 1%
Net carbs 28.69g 20.91g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 22mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 3.2g 3.84g N/A
Copper 0.105mg 0.109mg 0%
Trans fat 0.389g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/nutrients

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

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