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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Taco?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Calcium, yet Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, and Fiber.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Selenium is 21% more.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Pepperoni Pizza has 0.287mg of Vitamin B1, Taco has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

We used PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.

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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 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64%
Contains more IronIron +79.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
~equal in Potassium ~209mg

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%
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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 1.3% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.3%

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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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.6%
Contains more OtherOther +61.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%

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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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.411g

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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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +56.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +23.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Taco Opinion
Calories 298kcal 226kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 11.97g 8.86g Pepperoni Pizza
Fats 14.21g 12.7g Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Net carbs 28.69g 15.95g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 19.85g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 28mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 22mg 32mg Taco
Calcium 146mg 89mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 209mg Taco
Iron 2.14mg 1.19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g Taco
Copper 0.105mg 0.077mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 1.75mg Taco
Starch 23.13g 14.78g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 178mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sodium 692mg 397mg Taco
Vitamin A 171IU 131IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg 20µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.6mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.361mg 0.249mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 9.2µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.05mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.06mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.65mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.09mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 19.3µg 15.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 5.271g 4.384g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 4.411g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 3.042g 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 0.3g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.166g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.004g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Taco
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
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.