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, fats, polyunsaturated fat, omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) and monounsaturated 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
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| 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% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +188.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 3.465g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 19.3µg | 11% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.175g | 0.357g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.287mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.64µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.378mg | 8% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.367g | 8% | |
| Fats | 9.69g | 14.21g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 4.415g | 5% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 146mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 2.14mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 692mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 5.271g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 298kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.54mg | 2% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 23.13g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 205mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 47µg | 2% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 11.97g | 1% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 30.49g | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 20.6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.37g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.3g | 4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 234kcal | 249kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 38g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.96 | 1.5 | N/A |
| 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 (DPA) | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.003g | 0.025g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
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
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
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
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
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% |





