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Pepperoni Pizza vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pepperoni Pizza and Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

  • Pepperoni Pizza has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni Pizza's daily need coverage for Iron is 19% higher.
  • Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 13 times less Calcium than Pepperoni Pizza. Pepperoni Pizza contains 146mg of Calcium, while Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.

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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% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1227.3%
Contains more IronIron +245.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Sodium ~708mg

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 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
16% 23% 14% 44% 3%
Protein: 16.46 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 14.31 g
Water: 44.15 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more FatsFats +58.7%
~equal in Water ~44.15g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

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
23% 29% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.787 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +39%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.787g

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2412.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~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 Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pepperoni Pizza Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 298kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 11.97g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 14.21g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 28.69g 14.31g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 30.49g 14.31g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 25mg 50mg Pepperoni Pizza
Magnesium 22mg 22mg
Calcium 146mg 11mg Pepperoni Pizza
Potassium 199mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 2.14mg 0.62mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 3.2g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.061mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.54mg 0.61mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 205mg 271mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Sodium 692mg 708mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 171IU Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 47µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin E 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Manganese 0.361mg 0.19mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.6µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.287mg 0.079mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.122mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.84mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.33µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 19.3µg 8µg Pepperoni Pizza
Trans Fat 0.161g Pepperoni Pizza
Saturated Fat 5.271g 4.787g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 4.415g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 3.465g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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 0g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.357g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.025g 0.017g Pepperoni Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pepperoni Pizza Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Pepperoni Pizza
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/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.