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Pizza vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pizza and pepperoni Pizza

  • Pizza is richer in vitamin B1, yet pepperoni Pizza is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B12, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pizza contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more IronIron +15.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~205mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.361mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.6µg

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.
Pizza
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +188.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.78mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.84mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +46.6%
~equal in Protein ~11.97g
~equal in Carbs ~30.49g
~equal in Water ~40.8g
~equal in Other ~2.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
40% 34% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +16.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +95%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +20%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +85.7%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +91.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Pepperoni Pizza DV% diff.
Folate 93µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 3.465g 12%
Vitamin K 6.7µg 19.3µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.287mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.64µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 8%
Fats 9.69g 14.21g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.608g 4.415g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.254mg 5%
Calcium 188mg 146mg 4%
Iron 2.48mg 2.14mg 4%
Sodium 598mg 692mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.465g 5.271g 4%
Choline 16.4mg 3%
Cholesterol 17mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin A 69µg 47µg 2%
Calories 266kcal 298kcal 2%
Phosphorus 216mg 205mg 2%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.54mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g 2%
Starch 26.95g 23.13g 2%
Selenium 19.9µg 20.6µg 1%
Protein 11.39g 11.97g 1%
Fructose 1g 0.37g 1%
Potassium 172mg 199mg 1%
Carbs 33.33g 30.49g 1%
Net carbs 31.03g 28.69g N/A
Magnesium 24mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.58g 3.2g N/A
Copper 0.105mg 0.105mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.78mg 0%
Manganese 0.36mg 0.361mg 0%
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 3.84mg 0%
Trans fat 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.487mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0.247mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.564mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0.604mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.357g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pizza Pepperoni Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
32%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.806g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. 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.