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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pepperoni Pizza and taco salad different?

  • Pepperoni Pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, and manganese, while taco salad is higher in vitamin B5.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need for selenium, 33% more than taco salad.
  • Pepperoni Pizza contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than taco salad. Pepperoni Pizza contains 0.287mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad contains 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in sodium.

PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and Fast foods, taco salad types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.5%
Contains more IronIron +86.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +836.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
~equal in Potassium ~210mg
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.2%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%
Contains more WaterWater +77.3%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.6%

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 Taco salad
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 Taco salad DV% diff.
Selenium 20.6µg 2.2µg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.05mg 20%
Phosphorus 205mg 72mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 0.883g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 1.24mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Sodium 692mg 385mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.32µg 13%
Iron 2.14mg 1.15mg 12%
Protein 11.97g 6.68g 11%
Folate 42µg 11%
Starch 23.13g 10%
Fats 14.21g 7.46g 10%
Manganese 0.361mg 0.167mg 8%
Saturated fat 5.271g 3.446g 8%
Calories 298kcal 141kcal 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.68mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.18mg 6%
Carbs 30.49g 11.91g 6%
Vitamin E 0.78mg 5%
Calcium 146mg 97mg 5%
Vitamin A 47µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.415g 2.606g 5%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.11mg 2%
Zinc 1.54mg 1.36mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 22mg 26mg 1%
Cholesterol 25mg 22mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.113mg 1%
Net carbs 28.69g 11.91g N/A
Potassium 199mg 210mg 0%
Sugar 3.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.487mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.952mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.652mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.247mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.564mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.604mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.322mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad 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

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.